Better Than Sacrifice, 1 Sam 15:22-23
Better Than Sacrifice 1 Sam. 15: 22-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To obey is better than sacrifice. In other words, do right the first time and you won’t have to sacrifice. Saul disobeyed God’s specific command and yet boasted that he had “performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. When Samuel challenged him [1 […]
I Am Right, 1 Sam 15:13
In 1 Sam 15, Samuel confronted Saul about not obeying the Lord’s command to utterly destroy Amalek. When Samuel first came to Saul, Saul said, “I have performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. And even after Samuel charged Saul with not obeying the word of the Lord, Saul repeated his claim, “Yea, […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
So is a Man to His Praise Prov 27:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
The Truth About Rebellion
The Truth About Rebellion Proverbs 13:13 Proverbs 13:13, speaks of rebellion. Numbers in the Bible have meanings. Thirteen is generally associated with sin and rebellion. The word “rebel” is in thirteen verses in the Bible. Gen. 13:13, speaks of rebellion. Judas Iscariot = 13 letters Mark 3:19 = 13 words Deu. 13:13, speaks of […]
Not Ashamed
Not Ashamed Gen. 2:25 Adam and Eve were in the presence of God, naked, and not ashamed. Will you be able to stand one day before God and not be ashamed? Saved [Rom.14:10-12] or Lost [Rev.20:11-15] we will all stand before God. If you are a child of God now, you stand before […]
Why Children Dishonor Their Fathers Prov 30:11
Why Children Dishonor Their Fathers Prov. 30: 11. CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Father’s Day. It is more common today for children to dishonor their fathers than in prior generations in our country [Prov 30:11]. We see that this is a worldwide problem. Before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mal 4:5-6, Elijah must […]
The path of Rebellion
The Path of Rebellion (Nehemiah 9:17) The passage in Nehemiah that our text comes from is giving an account of Israel after they left Egypt. Many times Israel in the wilderness journeys disobey or rebelled against God and this is referenced in verse 17. In this lesson we will look at some of the steps […]
What Moved On? Num. 16:1-35
What Moved On? Num. 16: 1-35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What Moved On? Num.16:1-35 This chapter is the account of “The rebellion of Korah”, and how the earth opened and swallowed them up. By this time in the wilderness, Moses must have thought things were finally going to settle down. The tabernacle had been built, Levi […]
No Shame
No Shame Zeph. 3:5 The unjust knoweth no shame. We live in a world of no shame. Things that caused shame in days’ past are no longer a big deal. The problem is that the church is becoming more and more like the world. Christians today seem to have no shame. Paul wrote to the […]
Disobedience and rebellion of Saul
Disobedience and rebellion of Saul (1 Samuel 15:1-35) In this passage we see the rebellion of Saul through partial disobedience. Now Saul had trouble before as the word of God shows in 1 Samuel 13, but in this sin we see what cost him the kingdom. The story before us is simple God told Saul […]