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“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”
Matthew 7:6, KJV

“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”
Matthew 15:22-28, KJV

“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”
Philippians 3:2, KJV

“For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”
2 Peter 2:20-22, KJV

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
Revelation 22:14-15, KJV

If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/.

Thank-you!

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Other Animals and Insects Graphic 09

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Animals #nsects #Creatures #Creation

“God Made All Things” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse031.html

“God Created the Heavens – Intelligent Design” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse277.html

“God’s Mighty Works” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse518.html

“For God’s Pleasure” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse344.html

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Posted on April 9, 2026 by Bill Kochman

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Promise of the Spirit Bible Verse Set Graphic 11

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#PromiseOfTheSpirit #HolySpirit #HolyGhost #SpiritOfPromise

“Baptism by Fire of the Holy Ghost” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse340.html

“Coming Comforter” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse009.html

“Spirit of Christ Dwells in Us” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse117.html

“Spirit of Promise” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse118.html

Article: “A Treasure in Earthen Vessels”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/earthen1.html

“God Working in Us by His Spirit” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse313.html

Article: “Are You Saved and Sealed and Healed and Filled?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/savseal1.html

“Spirit of Truth” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse294.html

“Life-Giving Spirit” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse290.html

“Taught by Revelation of the Holy Spirit” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse319.html

“Led by the Spirit in Our Understanding” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse479.html

Article: “Are the Gifts of the Spirit for Today?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/giftspr1.html

“Jesus Filled With the Spirit” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse175.html

Article: “Five Foolish Virgins: Don’t Procrastinate!”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/FiveFoolishVirginsProcrast1.html

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BIBLE STUDY — a poem and song by BBB

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Poetry #Poem

BIBLE STUDY

by Bill Kochman

https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry

03-20-2023

When you read the Holy Bible,
Do you do it to prove your point?
Have you stopped to consider,
Your beliefs may be out of joint?

God’s Word is not merely a book,
Where we each pick and choose,
Some verses we can’t throw out,
While others we decide to use.

We can’t force an interpretation,
Just let the Bible explain itself,
If we want it to say what we wish,
Then leave that tome on the shelf.

But if we desire to know the truth,
Comparing verses we really need,
God will begin opening our eyes,
As we continue to faithfully read.

We should keep a receptive mind,
As the Spirit speaks to our heart,
He will link this verse to that one,
We will be off to a very good start.

When we use this correct method,
Everything falls into proper place,
Without us twisting and tweaking,
We are on a solid scriptural base.

Things which were hidden before,
Will suddenly come into the light,
One verse will confirm another,
And we will know we’ve got it right.

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Be a Witness of Your Christian Faith

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#SocialNetworks #SocialNetwork #GeneralMessages

Dear friends, please understand that if I accept your friend request or connection request, it is because I have checked out your page, and I have seen that you offer some indication on it that you are a Christian, and that you have a serious interest in sharing your faith with others. As Jesus said in the Gospels:

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16, KJV

“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
Mark 8:38, KJV

Sadly, later, upon revisiting certain pages and timelines, I have discovered nothing but worldly topics, and very little — or even nothing — regarding Jesus and God’s Word. There is no Christian witness to be seen there whatsoever. What happened to you?

My friends, in a word, discussing national politics; sharing food recipes; gabbing about celeb gossip; talking about the latest fashions; advertising products for sale; delving into the latest conspiracy theories; offering business opportunities; lauding military service and patriotism; etc., is NOT what I am about, and that is NOT why I accepted you as a friend or a connection in the first place.

In short, I accepted you as a friend because I assumed that you would be a blessing and a spiritual encouragement to my other online Christian friends, should they decide to visit your page. If you are not willing to do that; if you are not willing to let your Christian light shine; if you just want to discuss worldly matters; then I am truly sorry, but I no longer have an interest in keeping you as a friend or a connection. I want dedicated Christians as online friends, who are not afraid to boldly share their Christian faith on their accounts.

I am sorry if you are offended by my previous comments, but this is my position. I am only interested in an extended online Christian family. Folks can find all of that other junk elsewhere if they really want to. But if you are a part of my online network, then please get some guts, and openly share your faith! Following are some Bible study links which will encourage and motivate you to do exactly that:

“Boldly Preach the Gospel” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse004.html

“Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Faith” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse159.html

“Don’t Be Ashamed to Be Called a Christian” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse385.html

Article: “Are You a Burning Ember for the Lord?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/ember-01.html

Article: “This Little Light, Glory of the Lord and Our Bright Future”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/This-Little-Light-Of-Mine-1.html

Article: “Sluggards and Sloths”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Sluggards-Sloths-Faithful-1.html

Article: “Study, Work, and Don’t Be Ashamed!”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/study-01.html

Article: “Parable of the Sower: Salvation and Service”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/parsowr1.html

Article: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/seek1st1.html

Article: “Are You Redeeming the Time?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/redeem-1.html

“Redeem the Time” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse400.html

“Be Not Slothful in Business” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse343.html

God bless you, and thank you for taking the time to read this! I hope you will put my advice into practice.

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IF THERE WAS NO BIBLE — a poem and song by BBB

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Poetry #Poem

IF THERE WAS NO BIBLE

by Bill Kochman

https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry

12-01-2016

Even if there was no Holy Bible,
I would still believe in my God,
As a logically thinking person,
To think otherwise would be odd.

The natural world surrounds us,
And is a testimony of His love,
Man can make a car or building,
But not a planet or star above.

The very mathematical perfection,
Is clearly an irrefutable sign,
That this remarkable Universe,
Resulted from Intelligent Design.

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SOUL HARVEST — KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses #SoulHarvest #HarvestOfSouls #HarvestSouls

“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
Matthew 3:11-12, KJV

“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”
Matthew 13:24-30, KJV

“He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
Matthew 13:37-43, KJV

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
Matthew 24:29-31, KJV

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.”
Mark 13:26-27, KJV

“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.”
Luke 3:16-17, KJV

“And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.”
Revelation 14:14-16, KJV

If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/.

Thank-you!

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Run the Race Graphic 14

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#RunTheRace #RunWithPatience #RunInARace #RaceThatIsSetBeforeUs

“Run the Race With Patience” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse193.html

“Look Forward and Stay on the Path” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse300.html

“Strive for Your Crown of Life” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse321.html

“Be Not Slothful in Business” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse343.html

Article: “Sluggards and Sloths”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Sluggards-Sloths-Faithful-1.html

Article: “Study, Work, and Don’t Be Ashamed!”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/study-01.html

“Faithful in the Least” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse160.html

Article: “Parable of the Sower: Salvation and Service”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/parsowr1.html

Article: “Are You a Burning Ember for the Lord?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/ember-01.html

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Sports Graphic 05

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Sports #SportingEvent #SportsEvent #Sport

“Worldliness” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse078.html

“Washed and Renewed Mind” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse071.html

Article: “Are You Redeeming the Time?”:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/redeem-1.html

“Redeem the Time” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse400.html

“Run the Race With Patience” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse193.html

“Brevity of Life” KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse216.html

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LIFE OR DEATH AND BLESSING OR CURSE — KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bill Kochman

#Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses #LifeOrDeath #BlessingOrCurse #DeathOrLife #CurseOrBlessing

“Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Deuteronomy 11:26-28, KJV

“See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”
Deuteronomy 30:15-20, KJV

“And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death. He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.”
Jeremiah 21:8-9, KJV

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24, KJV

“For if by one man’s offence [Adam’s] death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) . . . That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 5:17, 21, KJV

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23, KJV

If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/.

Thank-you!