Isaiah 5 is written to “Christians” (literally to the Jews of Jerusalem) – to those who claim God as God alone and worthy of worship. Isaiah 5 is written to those who are in a relationship with God. Isaiah 5 is written to people who say they love God. God is speaking to us! Isaiah 5:11, Woe to those... Continue Reading →
A Pauline Mindset
Oh, that we would have a passion, heart, mind and drive for God’s glory and faithfulness in service to a God who would personally pay the debt we owed so that we might be acceptable in His glorious presence. Paul tips us off as to values, drives and the mindset we should embrace, engage and... Continue Reading →
Live by Faith!?
Martin Luther, a Catholic priest who lived 500 years ago, took issue with his church and their teachings on salvation and made his thoughts public on October 31. He was one who feared God (the thunderstorm), greatly desired to please God and was diligent to follow the teachings of the church as to how to do... Continue Reading →
The Master
Philippians 1:1, Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; I Corinthians 6:19-20, Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were... Continue Reading →
Paul – the Missionary
It is commonly reported that Paul went on three missionary journeys. I write to refute that idea and then to suggest it might be possibly correct – but different than commonly thought. Here are the three verses that seem to launch Paul’s three missionary journeys: Acts 13:4, So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went... Continue Reading →
Good Slaves
At men’s breakfast this morning, Alan D. talked on Slavery and what marks a good Slave. First is the truth that God’s people are called slaves, Jesus’ followers called themselves slaves, and His followers are called slaves. Called Slaves – Romans 6:16-18, Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that... Continue Reading →
Israel – Isaiah 49
(vv. 1-13 Jesus’ mission on earth, v. 14 the Jewish cry, vv. 15-26 Jews restored) News Alert! Hamas, Hezbollah, the Muslim Brotherhood, PA, Iran, Muslims and Mohammed – Israel is NOT going away! In fact, Israel will increase to the point of worldwide renown! How? God! Consider: God to Jesus: “And now the Lord says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His... Continue Reading →
Land Issues
Genesis 1:28 Two events this week are rooted in a common issue – land rights. Israel: The Palestinians claim that the land occupied today by the Jews is rightfully theirs. They argue that for centuries they owned it and lived there. The Jews counter that they lived and thrived there before the Arabs as it was given... Continue Reading →
Jesus and kings II
God in the face of Putin, Biden, Hamas, Netanyahu, the Ayatollah, etc. Revelation 17:14, These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” Jeremiah 25:9, says the Lord, “and Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant, and will bring them against this... Continue Reading →
Jesus and kings I
Jesus is KING! In these days of kings and kingdoms “out of control”, a reminder of Who is in control! Revelation 19:15-17, Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 