For these days: Colossians 4:2, Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak (NIV - to proclaim clearly as I should).... Continue Reading →
Success
Psalm 1:3, He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Who doesn’t desire this? For their marriage, for their children, for friends - even for others in general? Who doesn’t want to live... Continue Reading →
Judah’s End
In Sunday School, we are at the end of II Kings which tells of the fall of the southern kingdom of Israel – Judah. Looking at her last years and God’s comments made me think of our country. II Kings 18:1-4, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when... Continue Reading →
FAITH
Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 11:3, By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, 11:6, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. I Peter 1:5, who are kept... Continue Reading →
Acts 3
A review of the January 30, 2022 SSBC sermon from Acts 3 Acts 3:11, Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed. 12 So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel... Continue Reading →
Help with Pain
The Wonder and Awe of God brings calm and victory! The Wonder and Awe of God even in pain, loss, and evil brings calm and victory! How so? First, seven ways that God uses pain, loss, and evil: to correct those who have gone astray to show His power in the one weak to test... Continue Reading →
5 and 5
Jesus was asked which of the 613 rules, laws and regulations declared by the priests and Sanhedrin as means to please God were of the greatest importance. He gave them but two: love God fully and passionately and love your neighbor with a deep regard. What He was doing was summarizing the Ten Commandments. Matthew 22:36-40, “Teacher, which is the great... Continue Reading →
Micah 5:1-5a
Micah 5:1, Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of... Continue Reading →
II Kings 13, Amos
There is not a time in God’s glorious Word that does not prove rich! A recent Sunday School class teaching 3rd-5th graders was another such event. Here is a recap: II Kings 13:14, Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. Then Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 45:4-7
Isaiah 45:4-7 For Jacob My servant’s sake, and Israel My elect, I have even called you by your name; I have named you, though you have not known Me. 5 I am the Lord, and there is no other; there is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me, 6 That they may know from the rising of the sun to... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 