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Chapter study
…them. This is a host who is unhurried in the presence of a threat. The anointing oil and the running cup belong to celebration, and they arrive while the danger is still watching. The enemies are present but they are…
52 Week Journey
…him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed…
Verse study
…in safety. This is a feast in front of the people who want you gone. Anointing and the overflowing cup 'You anoint my head with oil' names the courtesy shown to an honoured guest, oil offered at the door. It also echoes…
Devotional
…him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed…
Devotional
…of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Christ's sorrow did not begin at Bethany. Hebrews 4:15 A high priest who can be touched with the feeling of our weaknesses, tempted in every way as we are. Have you believed that…
Biblical concept
…28:18 Jacob pours oil on the stone at Bethel after his dream, the first anointing in Scripture, marking a place where God had met him. Exodus 30:30-32 The holy anointing oil, and the ban on copying it for ordinary use.…
Biblical concept
…David with oil and the Spirit of the LORD comes upon him, the first anointing of a king whose line the promised Messiah would come from. Psalm 2:2 The nations conspire against the LORD and his anointed, establishing…
Christian Living
…now or at the resurrection. James 5:14-16 Calling the elders, prayer, anointing and confession. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A thorn not removed, and grace given instead. Isaiah 53:4-5 The suffering Servant and the wounds that…
Bible question
…a task with people in it God's response to Elijah's isolation included anointing two kings and calling Elisha, who then followed him for years. He gave the lonely prophet a successor and a companion. Scripture's family…
The Sunday Study
Verse-by-verse teaching with historical context, and a prayer to close. Nothing else in the email.