The Sixth Day, Gen 1:24-31 – July 5, 2026
On the sixth day, God created the living creatures and man. The Living Creature 24 Let the earth bring forth, compare v.11, contrast v.20. After his kind. This expression is used five times in v.24-25. Once again there are no transitions. Canines beget canines, felines beget felines, bovines beget bovines, and so forth. Cattle. These […]
Declaration of Independence, Jn 8:36
Excerpts from the declaration of independence encourage us to declare our independence from our former tyrannical rulers, the devil, the world and the flesh. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of […]
They Frame Mischief by a Law, Ps 94:20
There are two ways to frame mischief by a law. Legislatively, you can make the law thus legalizing sin, or judicially, you can declare a law unconstitutional. In Ps 94:20 we find that the throne is taken over by the wicked and it becomes the throne of iniquity. Once the wicked are in the throne […]
We Should Bring Forth Fruit Unto God, Rom 7:4
When we get saved we should bring forth fruit unto God according to Rom 7:4. We know from reading Jn 15:1-16 that the Lord expects us to bring forth fruit as branches on the vine of Jesus Christ. In that passage he tells us that in order to produce the fruit he desires, we must […]
Favour, 1 Sam 2:26
It is more important to have favour with God than it is to have favor with men. God will give you favor with men [Gen 39:21; Ex 3:21]. Too much time is spent trying to gain favor with men. That time would be far better spent in favour with God. You have favour with God: […]
Qualities of Helpers, Phil 2:19-30
There are two men in Phil 2 that were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry. When Paul wrote about them in Phil 2:19-30, he included remarks about their qualities. We should identify and comment on these qualities because these are the kinds of things you will need to be a help to others in […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
Prov 27:21 says, “As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.” This proverb is excellent in that it reveals one basis for judging a man’s character. You find out a lot about a man based on how he handles praise. Wise men disregard praise; weak […]
David’s Brethren, 1 Sam 22:1
When David’s brethren knew that he had escaped to the cave Adullam, they went down to him along with other men who were in distress, in debt and discontented. This is surprising when you consider Eliab’s anger against David in 1 Sam 17:28. Undoubtedly Eliab’s wrath against his brother was precipitated by the fact that […]
Moral Character, Job 2:3-9
Among Christians there is a tendency to relegate moral character to spirituality. As a result, many of the problems that you have experienced in your life could have been avoided altogether if your moral character were stronger. But since you see every problem as a spiritual problem, your moral character has been neglected and is […]
Double Honour, 1 Tim 5:17-18
Pastors are elders. If you have a good pastor, you need to thank God and you need to honor him. A pastor like that is worthy of double honor because elders that rule well are worthy of double honour. Honour your pastor’s: Oversight – 1 Tim 5:17; 1 Pet 5:1-3 – Honor him because he […]