Pray for Others, 1 Sam 12:23
As a judge in Israel, Samuel considered the failure to pray for others in Israel a sin. Samuel said, “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you…” [1 Sam 12:23]. Perhaps, it is not a sin if we don’t pray for others, but Samuel surely considered the failure […]
Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws, 1 Sam 13:11-16
1 Sam 13:11-16 Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul did something very foolish when he offered a burnt offering. His foolish decision revealed some spiritual flaws in his character that plagued him for the rest of his life. These flaws were that: He knew what he was doing was wrong – 1 Sam 13:12 […]
Truth is Fallen, Is 59:14
Is 59:14 says, And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. We have seen this verse fulfilled in our own country. Except for places like a Bible believing preacher’s pulpit, you will rarely find truth. Often, journalists portray self-made narratives in their headlines and stories […]
God Will Judge You, Ecc 11:9
In Ecc 11:9 God will bring everything about you into judgment when God will judge you. God will judge: What you do, Ecc 12:14. God will judge how you did it, why you did it, when you did it, as in 1 Cor 3:11-15 and Col 3:23-25. See 2 Cor 5:10-11. He will judge your […]
Lessons from Nature, Sunlight, and Youth, Ecc 11:1-10
Ecc 11:1-10 is about lessons from nature, sunlight, and youth. Scattering, Sowing, and Reaping 11:1 Cast is to send forth by throwing. Bread can be literal or figurative. Waters can be literal or figurative. Herein we find interesting lessons from nature. A good example is in Prov 31:20 “She stretcheth out her hand to the […]
Why Trust in the Lord, Ps 32:10
We know that we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but why? You trust in the Lord for: Mercy – Ps 32:10 – salvation is in the Lord. We need his mercy and he extends it to us by trusting Jesus Christ as our Saviour [Titus 3:5]. Happiness – Prov 16:20 – one of […]
Hard Heart, Prov 28:14
Prov 28:14 says, “… but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” You don’t want a hard heart and you really don’t want the mischief that follows. A hard heart comes from: Sin and Disobedience – Rom 2:1-16 – Rom 2:5 refers to “thy hardness and impenitent heart.” This hard heart comes from […]
Favor by Mercy and Truth, Prov 3:3-4
One great way to have favor with God is through mercy and truth. God has extended his mercy to us, and he intends for us to extend his mercy to others, as well. God has sanctified us through his truth, Jn 17:17. And he intends for us to be true and truthful with others, as […]
A Good Heart, Prov 4:23
To be a good person, once we are saved, we must have a good heart. Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” We don’t come naturally equipped with a good heart, though. We must realize there is evil in our heart and we must […]
Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27
1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child. Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become impatient when their prayers aren’t […]