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 […]
Things To Hate, Jn 12:25
Things To Hate Jn. 12:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, there are some things to hate. To hate something means to have a strong dislike for it. Today we are going to discuss these things. They are clearly and conspicuously written in the scripture where you and I can see them unmistakably. The hard […]
Shame, Prov 3:35
Shame Prov. 3:35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To shame others is to cause them to feel the pain of having lost the respect of others because of improper behavior. It is dishonor or disgrace. In the Bible we find many different examples of this which should help us to understand when it is appropriate and […]
Live to the Will of God, 1 Pet 4:1-11
Our text is 1 Pet 4:1-11. Peter said “Live the rest of your time in the flesh… to the will of God [1 Pet 4:2]. To do this you must: Cease from sin – 1 Pet 4:1-4 – 1 “arm yourselves with the same mind.” In Rom 6:11 this is called dead reckoning. “He that […]
A Study in the Book of Romans : Lesson #7 Who Do You Serve?
A Study in the Book of Romans Lesson #7 : Who do you Serve (Romans 6:1-23) In Romans Chapter 6 Paul is dealing with the subject of serving sin. Since grace abounded were there was sin, one might argue that we should keep on sinning so that grace might more abound. But Paul answers that […]
You Are To Rule, Gen 3:16
The Bible shows you that you have some areas of your life over which you must rule. God has set up everything in the universe under rule. God rules over the kingdoms of men [Dan 4:32]. The sun and the moon rule the day and night [Gen 1:16]. Rulers rule over their kingdoms. And they […]
The Floods Overflow Me, Ps 69:2
The companion passage to our text in Ps 69:2 is Jer 46:7-8. We’ll read both passages. In Jer 46:7-8 we see Egypt depicted as a flood determined to flood the earth. This flood represents the armies of Egypt that have attacked Nebuchadnezzar, trying to destroy Babylon. Oftentimes in the Bible you will see nations attacking […]
Worry is Sin
Worry is Sin Romans 14:23 “Whatsoever is not of faith is sin” Worry is sin. The definition is “to feel or express undue care and anxiety, to be fretful”. God tells us all throughout the Bible not to worry. [Phil 4:6] says “to be careful for nothing”. When we worry, we doubt the promises […]
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 […]
You Can’t Get Away With It, 2 Chr 18:1-34
When you try to do something that is contrary to God’s plan you can’t get away with it. In 2 Chr 18:1-34, Ahab wanted to fight the Syrians to recover Ramothgilead from them. A prophet, named Micaiah, told him that he would fail and that he would die in the attempt [2 Chr 18:16]. Yet, […]