In Eph 1:19-23, we find some wonderful things about Jesus that show us he is far above all, like Paul said in verse 21.  He is far above all because: He is the Risen Savior – Eph 1:20 – you need a Savior.  You cannot save yourself.  Doctors, biologists, chemists,...

The main theme of the Bible is getting the right king on the throne of the kingdom of heaven. The sub-theme is the salvation of man, granted to any man who does by faith what God commands him to do, in the time period in which he lives. In the history...

Take Away the Wicked Prov 25:4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The point of Prov 25:4-5 is very plain and is thoroughly demonstrated in scripture.  Before a silversmith can make a silver vessel, he must heat the silver and remove the dross so that he is working with pure, unblemished material.  Likewise,...

Recently, I heard Joel Haynes preach on this text and apply the characteristics of these three animals and the king to Jesus Christ.  He emphasized that these four are comely “in going.”  I had missed that in my reading of this text.  Thinking about this text, I also see similarities...

1 Sam 10:17-27 Saul, the King of Israel CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 10:17-27, concerning King Saul of Israel, we find some very interesting truths regarding the relationship between Israel and God.  Basically, Israel rejected God and asked for a man, instead, to lead them and to fight for...

The Higher Powers Rom.13:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As Christians, we are to be subject unto the higher powers.  Even though our king is Jesus and our Lord is God we are to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man.  This passage tells us why.  Higher powers are ordained of God...

Lesson From King Saul: Rejecting God (1 Samuel 8:1-20) In this brief series we will be looking at some lessons that we can learn from studying king Saul. Saul was the 1st king that Israel had to reign over them. God allowed Israel to have a king but it was...

Four Things Comely in Going Prov. 30: 29-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 30:29 says, There be thee things which go well, yea, four are comely in going.  These four things that are comely in going are references to the antichrist and his types – since all of the other references...

Isaiah 33: 17-22 The Lord’s Government CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO  Text: Is 33:22 – In our government we have three branches: the judicial, the legislative, and the executive.  And these are separate in order to maintain a balance of power.  In God’s there are three branches, as well, and yet these...

1 Sam 10:1-13 Provisions for a King CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 19:1-13, in the things that Samuel said to Saul and in the things that the Lord accomplished for Saul, we see that the Lord provided Saul with everything he needed for his current necessities and for his...