TSK · Luke 8:47

Samuel did what the LORD told him. When he arrived in Bethlehem, the elders of the city were afraid to meet him. They said,“Do you come in peace?”

O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

My hand made them; that is how they came to be,” says the LORD. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.

Baal Worshipers and Calf Worshipers to be Destroyed When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.

So they left the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Then one of them, when he saw he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.

And I was with you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling.

Lights in the World So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,