Jesus Is Better Than Angels, Heb 1
In the beginning of Paul’s epistle to the Hebrews, he establishes immediately that Jesus is better than angels. The entire chapter is devoted to enumerating the numerous ways in which Jesus is so much better than they are. The reason for proving that Jesus is better than angels is that people, particularly Jews to whom […]
Pray Then Speak, Neh 2:4-5
In Neh 2:4-5, when the king asked Nehemiah to make his request, Nehemiah prayed and then he spoke. This is the proper order when making a request, answering a question, or confronting someone. Pray then speak. Too often we react too quickly and speak first, without praying. Nehemiah had already been praying for several […]
They Seek a Country, Heb 11:8-16
Our text is Heb 11:8-16. Heb 11:14 says, they seek a country. Are you seeking a country? Abraham was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance. When you get saved and seek a country, you should follow what Abraham did. If you are going to seek […]
River, Trees, Land Inherited, Ezek 47-48
In Ezekiel 47-48 we will study the river coming from the throne of God, the trees lining the river, the land inherited initially by the tribes of Israel, and the city where the Lord will dwell, during his millennial reign. The waters that issued out from under the threshold of the house, 47:1-5. These […]
Do These All The Day, Ps 25:5
There are just a few places in our Bible where we find the phrase “all the day”. These verses give us instruction on what we should be doing everyday throughout the day. Actively wait on the Lord – Ps 25:5. To wait on the Lord is to attend as a servant. Notice that the Psalmist […]
The Prating Fool, Prov 10:8
According to Prov 10:8, the prating fool shall fall. See also Prov 10:10. To prate is to talk long and idly: chatter. Websters 1828 defines prate as to talk much and without weight, or to little purpose. To run on. A prating fool talks so much he can’t or won’t hear. As Prov 1:7 fools […]
Assemble Together in Church, Heb 10:25
According to Heb 10:25, we are to assemble together in church, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. If Auré were to minister in Réunion Island, would it be necessary for him to gather new believers to assemble together in church? When we were in Réunion Island with Auré and Lizzie, […]
Prince’s and Peoples Ordinances, Ezek 46
Ezek 45:18-46:24 cover the cleansing of the sanctuary, the reconciling of the house, the offerings for the feasts, and the prince’s and peoples ordinances. Cleansing of the sanctuary v.18-20 cleanse the sanctuary with a bullock in the first month on the first day. The priest shall put the blood of the sin offering upon the […]
Put Away, 1 Cor 5:13
There are some things that don’t go away on their own and God doesn’t deliver you from them. You have to put away these people or things in your life. Put away: A wicked person – 1 Cor 5:13. In the context of v.11, we are not to keep company with a brother who […]
Soil Improvement, Lk 8:11-15
If you realize that your life is currently unfruitful and you want that to change, you may need soil improvement. Soil improvement is heart improvement. Matt 13:18-23; Mk 4:14-20; Lk 8:11-15. The current condition of the soil is the current condition of your heart. You may not be fruitful because you are: Lost – Lk […]