We Want a King
We Want a King In 1 Samuel 1–5 we find the corrupt sons of Eli, priests, unwilling to heed their father’s instructions. They cause the children of Israel to despise the sacrifices of the Lord. Then the...
View ArticleAttitude and the Psalmist
Attitude and the Psalmist As we read through the Psalms it becomes increasingly evident that there is a tremendous difference in the attitude of the Psalmist and the attitude of most people (even...
View ArticleSelf Honesty
Self Honesty (Psalm 136-140) One of the least appreciated character traits in mankind is the attribute of honesty! Oh, we talk about it and stress its important to our children but show an incredible...
View ArticleGood Advice
Good Advice In Proverbs chapters 6–10, Solomon continues his instruction to his son but giving him some good advice that will increase his days, bring joy, and ensure a continued fellowship with God....
View ArticleBusy or Idle Hands
Busy Hands In 1 Kings 6–10 one witnesses the great work and wisdom of Solomon and the king is busy about the work of building a house for the Lord God of Israel. Just as Jesus at a young age … Read...
View ArticleRend Your Heart
Rend Your Heart The prophet Joel called the people of Judah to repentance. He pleaded with them saying, “Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and...
View ArticleGod Our Savior
God Our Savior In Isaiah 21-25, God, through the prophet Isaiah, contrasts Himself with the various man made gods of which those in the Ancient Near East were so fond. In fact, the children of Israel...
View ArticleMiserable Friends
Miserable Friends I feel for Job who, when he needed comfort and compassion, got what was anything but. He rebukes his friends and goes on to express his utter feeling of abandonment and helplessness....
View ArticleBroken Hearts Like Jeremiah
Broken Hearts Like Jeremiah In the five lamentations of Jeremiah one is struck with how personally the prophet takes the punishment of Judah and Jerusalem. They have been removed due to their sin, sin...
View ArticleMen of Valor
Men of Valor There is a description of several groups within the genealogies of Israel which deserve our focused consideration. Several are recognized for posterity as being “mighty men of valor.”...
View ArticleJoash Stay In Your Lane
Joash Stay In Your Lane When Amaziah, king of Judah, wanted to meet face to face with Joash, king of Israel, he was warned to stay at home and not “meddle” in some thing that would just bring him harm....
View ArticleThe Duty of the Prophet
The Duty of the Prophet As we read from the prophet Ezekiel, we should be aware that while God is preparing Ezekiel to prophesy to the rebellious people of Israel, he is also given a profound and dire...
View ArticleEzekiel and Sin
Ezekiel and Sin Chapter eighteen of the book of Ezekiel needs to be read, studied, and preached as much today as it did in Israel long ago. False doctrine concerning inherited sin permeates almost...
View ArticleSelf Confidence or Hunger for God?
Self Confidence or Hunger for God? Some folks get so full of themselves that they never hunger for God. In fact, they put themselves in the place of God in order to fill their own desires. No matter...
View ArticleBearing Fruit? Works Salvation? Or Do Nothing?
Bearing Fruit? Works Salvation? Or Do Nothing? There are those who will proudly proclaim that no one has to do anything in order to be saved and loudly complain about a perceived works salvation. So,...
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