Asaph wrote Ps 78 to recount God’s dealings with Israel in the Exodus, the wilderness journey, and their establishment in the land of Canaan. However, he wrote that this Psalm is a parable, Ps 78:2. That’s because this history doctrinally applies to the Second Advent of Jesus. That’s the purpose...
When you need direction from God, the Lord will direct you, Ps 37:23, Prov 16:9, if you are willing to: Wait – God promised to give the land of Canaan to Abram’s seed when Abram was 75 years old. Gen 12:7 “unto thy seed will I give this land”. In...
In Jn 2:5, Mary said to the servants at the marriage in Cana, “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it”. Mary’s advice to those servants was, “Do what he says”. Jesus said, “Fill the waterpots with water”, Jn 2:7. They did what he said. “And they filled them up...
When Paul wrote the Corinthians about their offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem, he complimented them on abounding in some wonderful things he could see in the congregation. From what he wrote, we see our own need to abound in diligence. In 2 Cor 8:7, they abounded in faith...
In Lk 6:46 Jesus asked his disciples, “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say”? That’s an excellent and compelling question. Why call me Lord? It’s interesting to note the context in which he asked this question. Beginning in Lk 6:20, Jesus spoke...
Obey God’s Words In Hag 1:12-13 “the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet”. Therefore, the Lord replied through Haggai, “I am with you, saith the Lord”. When the people obeyed God’s words, the Lord was with them. ...
A servant of obedience unto righteousness In Rom 6:16 Paul said, “his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness.” As we consider this verse, it becomes apparent that God wants us to obey him rather than sin. We obey God...
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON This time of year some family members and friends are asking each other, “What do you want for Christmas?” Have you ever thought to ask God what he wants… and I don’t mean what he wants for Christmas, but what...
In Ps 66:16, the Psalmist, in praising God, wanted to declare “what he hath done for my soul.” The Psalmist is writing from “down the road” looking back on all the things God had done. He could see the mighty hand of God in his life. God had done...
