Author Archives: Shawn Bumpers

Matthew 15:22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” NKJV What did this Lady mean by calling Jesus, “Lord, … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. NKJV … Continue reading →

Genesis 31:2 And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward him as before. NKJV We read this and might think, “Wow … that’s great for Jacob that he can go back home now.” But you know, it hurts when … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:2-3 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom … Continue reading →

Genesis 31:1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this wealth.” NKJV Laban’s sons were making assumptions about the situation based … Continue reading →

Colossians 2:16-17 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ … Continue reading →

Genesis 30:14-15 During wheat harvest, Reuben went out into the fields and found some mandrake plants, which he brought to his mother Leah. Rachel said to Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.” But she said to her, “Wasn’t it … Continue reading →

  Colossians 2:9-10 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. NKJV There is a term that gets thrown around a lot among … Continue reading →

Genesis 29:1 So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East. NKJV The original Hebrew is literally, “lifted up his feet,” … a simple yet decisive action that moves us forward from … Continue reading →