Tag Archives: New Living Translation

“They also captured Lot —Abram’s nephew who lived in Sodom—and carried off everything he owned.”

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “They also captured Lot —Abram’s nephew who lived in Sodom—and carried off everything he owned.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 14:1-12 (1)  About this time war broke out in the region. King Amraphel of Babylonia, King Arioch of … Continue reading →

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But I say, do not resist an evil person!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “But I say, do not resist an evil person!” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5:38-42 (38)  “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for … Continue reading →

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Look as far as you can see in every direction…

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Look as far as you can see in every direction…” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 13:14-18 (14)  After Lot had gone, the LORD said to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, … Continue reading →

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Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5: 31-37 Divorce (31)  “You have heard the law that says, ‘A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a … Continue reading →

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The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice…

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice…” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 13:1-13 (1)  So Abram left Egypt and traveled north into the Negev, along with his wife and Lot and all that they owned. … Continue reading →

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Why we need to make a covenant with our eyes…

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5:27-30 (27)  “You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not … Continue reading →

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“…look, you are a very beautiful woman.”

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word   “…look, you are a very beautiful woman.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 12:7-20 (7)  Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your descendants. ” And Abram built an altar there … Continue reading →

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“You have heard that our ancestors were told…But I say…”

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “You have heard that our ancestors were told…But I say…” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5:20-26 (20)  “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you … Continue reading →

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“So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed…”

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed…” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 12:1-6 (1)  The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’ family, and go to the land that I … Continue reading →

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“I did not come to abolish the law…”

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “I did not come to abolish the law…” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5:17-20 (17)  “Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, … Continue reading →

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