"test yourselves" .Modern medical practice relies on this more than ever. You have a medication or are provided with a piece of equipment to test yourself - be it blood ... Read more

"I have all I need here among my own people" .This was the Shunammite woman's reply to Elisha when he suggested that in return for her kindness and effort, her ... Read more

"the one who wants to teach you for your own good" .The Lord who saves us wants to teach us for our own good. Some lessons in life seem unnecessary: ... Read more

"joy in heaven over one sinner who repents" .The one thing that sets heaven rejoicing is when a sinner turns from his sin and seeks God's forgiveness. This sets heaven ... Read more

"they wondered what the outcome would be" .Not just the high priest and captain of the temple but all who oppose the gospel have cause to wonder. The infidel who ... Read more

"the noise was heard afar off" .Praises of God are joyful and deserve to be loud too so that others may hear. The crowd in the sports stadium can be ... Read more

"They feared the Lord, and served their own gods" .A priest was sent into their midst to teach them how they should fear the Lord: but this was done alongside ... Read more