Who Shall Declare His Generation? Is 53:8
The question asked in Is 53:8 implies that someone will declare the generation of Jesus. Isaiah doesn’t ask “if” someone will declare his generation. And he doesn’t ask who “will” declare, as if the Lord is trying to find someone to declare his generation. The Lord asks who “shall” in the sense of who are […]
God’s Covenant with Abraham, Gen 12:1-7
Today we are studying God’s covenant with Abraham. Under this covenant, Abraham was promised a blessing (Gen 12:1-3), a seed (Gen 12:7), a nation (Gen 12:2), and a land grant (Gen 12:7; 15:18-21). Furthermore, this covenant protected Abraham and his seed from those that would curse them (Gen 12:3). God’s covenant with Abraham was also […]
Naaman and Salvation, 2 Ki 5:1-16
We find in Naaman some interesting truths concerning the simplicity of salvation through Jesus Christ. Naaman was the captain of the host of the king of Syria. The Lord used him to give deliverance to Syria. But he was a leper. His leprosy is a type of sin. At the recommendation of his captive maid, […]
Guiding Principles in Positions of Authority, 1 Sam 12:3
1 Sam 12:1-5 Guiding Principles in Positions of Authority CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 12:1-5, Samuel asked Israel to witness against him if he had abused his office before them in any way. He asked several questions that reveal his guiding principles in his position of authority. He did not covet – whose […]
God Leads Us Along
We know that God leads us. But sometimes when we follow where God leads us, we can wind up in a mess. What happens to us can be very different than what we expect. In Acts 16, God led Paul and Silas to Philippi in Macedonia, Acts 16:12. While there, they prayed with the women […]
Jesus Christ Shall Intreat for Him, 1 Sam 2:25
Who Shall Intreat For Him? 1 Sam 2:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Sam 2:25 is a tremendous preaching verse. Using the proceedings of a court to illustrate the problem that Eli’s sons are going to have with God, Eli implores them to repent of their wicked deeds. And like so many men who are faced […]
We Hold Our Peace, 2 Kings 7: 9
When the lepers in 2 Kings 7 found that the Syrians had fled and left all their belongings outside of Samaria, they said, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace, [2 Ki 7:9]. They had been eating and drinking and hiding spoil for themselves while […]
The News, How to Handle It, Jn 14:27
I have noticed that the more people have watched the news the more jaded, angry, troubled, and apathetic they have become. Right now, people’s hearts are fearful and agitated. As Christians, we must live better than that. We must have a better way to handle the news. Here are three suggestions on how to handle […]
Integrity, Prov 11:3
Integrity means an uncompromising adherence to a code of values; utter sincerity, honesty, and candor; avoidance of deception, expediency, artificiality, or shallowness of any kind. So, it is a very comprehensive attribute. Integrity, unlike most spiritual matters, is something that lost men can have as well as saved men. A lost man with integrity is […]
Long Life, Prov 3:1-2
In addition to being a spiritual book written by the Lord, the Bible is also a very practical book. It contains practical wisdom, which, if followed, gives you a far better life on this side of glory. Obeying the words of God will give you a long life, full of days. Look what Solomon wrote […]