Wine in the Bible, Num 6:3-4
Wine in the Bible Num. 6: 3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, the word “wine” is usually a reference to fermented grape juice. And generally the word is used in connection with something negative, like drunkenness and fornication. But the word “juice” is only used one time, in Song of Solomon 8:2, and […]
Sin’s Consequences, Gal 6:7-8
Sin’s Consequences Gal. 6: 7-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are two categories of the consequences of sin. These are the eternal and the earthly consequences. Within the eternal consequences there are two areas of concern: those that affect your eternal destination and those that affect your eternal rewards. Eternal Consequences If you are saved and […]
What Nebuchadnezzar Underestimated
What Nebuchadnezzar Underestimated Dan 2: 12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Nebuchadnezzar successfully destroyed Judah and took many captives to Babylon. He was very powerful and became the world ruler in his day. God had promoted him to this great power and rule. Among the captives, he had Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These were men through […]
Publish the Word, Ps 68:11
It should be encouraging to us to know that the Lord gave the word. In other words, we are not propagating a religious doctrine. We are called to preach the word of God. Furthermore, it should be comforting for us to know that we are not singled out to publish the word. The company of […]
Where is Their God, Ps 79:10
In Ps 79:10 Asaph raises the question, “Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God?” The reason for the question is found in Ps 79:1-7: the heathen come into the Lord’s inheritance, they defile the holy temple, they lay Jerusalem on heaps, they slay the saints and leave their carcasses for the fowls and […]
The Benefits of Thanksgiving, 1 Thes 5:18
Benefits of Thanksgiving 1 Thes .5: 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are commanded to be thankful by the will of God. One of the reasons is that thanksgiving is beneficial. The benefits of thanksgiving follow. Thanksgiving yields contentment – you find that you don’t miss the things that you don’t have when you are […]
God Why? Job 34:10-12
God, Why? Job 34:10-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When men get into a situation from which they believe God should have spared them or that God should have made turn out differently than it did, they ask God Why? When they ask that question there are several things going on in their hearts. Asking God […]
Youthful Pride, 1 Ki 12:6-11
Youthful Pride 1 Ki 12: 6-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a cockiness in young people, ordinarily. We’ll call it youthful pride. As you can see from 1 Ki 12:6-11, Rehoboam had it, even though he was 41 years old when he ascended to the throne [1 Ki 14:21]. Youthful pride causes a young man […]
A Balanced Christian, Prov 11:1
Spiritual Giant or Practical Christian Prov. 11: 1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO for a Balanced Christian Proverbs 11:1 says, in part, “A false balance is abomination to the Lord.” In the context, this verse applies to maintaining a balance between your spiritual life and your physical life. You should be a balanced Christian. In our Christian lives […]
How to Handle an Offense, Prov 14:10
How To Handle An Offense Prov. 14: 10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO of How to Handle an Offense In the Christian life, you are going to be hurt by another Christian at some point in your life. It seems that everyone goes through this experience at least once. And some folks go through it several times. This […]