Hope4Bath

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”  Matthew chapter 27 verses 55-66 “And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, 56 among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, ….  Read More

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.” Luke chapter 23 verses 32-49 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him (Jesus) to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified ….  Read More

Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him (Jesus) to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King.” 3 Then Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him and said, “It is as you say.” 4 So Pilate ….  Read More

47 And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49 When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, ….  Read More

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” 34 Then He said, “I tell ….  Read More

Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him (Jesus), for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray ….  Read More

So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2 Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” And he said, “Here I am.” 3 So He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down ….  Read More

Suggested reading: 2 Kings chapter 8 verses 8-21; 32-37 ELISHA’S MIRACLES Elisha’s miracles were not ends in themselves, but a means of turning the people away from their idolatry to God. Most of them were performed in response to those with needs they were powerless to meet from their own resources. A widow faced with ….  Read More

Suggested reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 42-44. THE UN-NAMED PROVIDER He is simply described as ‘a man . . . from ‘Baal Shalisha’, verse 42. In a time of famine, he brought God the first-fruits that rightly belonged to Him. He gave willingly and bountifully; indeed, he was even prepared to give the very ….  Read More

Suggested reading: 2 Kings chapter 6 verses 8-23; chapter 7 verses 1-2. Elijah, Elisha’s predecessor, was a prophet associated with earthquakes, wind and fire; however, in contrast, Elisha was ‘a still small voice of GRACE’. John’s Gospel reminds us that, ‘GRACE and truth came through Jesus Christ’, John chapter 1 verse 17. HOW DOES GRACE ….  Read More