Northern Israel, during a time of egregious apostasy against God, blamed the drought and despair and death on God. He was, in their minds, to blame.
Read moreArchival Post: See and Taste the Power of God
See and Taste the Power of God
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Leviticus 8-10
In a solemn moment, the Lord tells Moses that the congregation is meant to gather at the entrance of the tabernacle to watch Aaron and his sons become consecrated. The first generation of priests for Israel are to be consecrated for the work of the Lord.
Read moreThe Origin of Truth and Love - 3 Tests for Messages You Hear (1 John 4:2-6)
The Origin of Truth and Love - 3 Tests for Messages You Hear
(1 John 4:2-6)
Last week we considered the importance of not believing every message we hear, but testing them to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1). Today we will look at three questions we can ask of the messages we hear. Each question is a test designed to see if the message is from God. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreThe Life of David - Pursued By God - 1 Samuel 21-22
The Life of David Pursued By God
1 Samuel 21-22
Parents all over the world want their children to know of their love. Though none show it perfectly, this heart comes from the original parent, God, who is the Father of all humanity. In the story before us, David has forgotten God’s love, God’s strength and God’s plan for his life. (14 Minutes/3800 Words)
Read moreExile Dating - 1 Peter 3:1-7 - The Grace of Exile #16
Exile Dating - 1 Peter 3:1-7 - The Grace of Exile #16
Read moreArchival Post: Battling Creeping Unbelief
Battling Creeping Unbelief
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Creeping, slowly and steadily, unbelief was ready to pounce on the early Jewish believers. They were, after all, outcasts in their culture, for their acceptance of Jesus as Messiah made them different, societal pariahs. So the author of Hebrews compared their generation to Moses'.
Read moreLeviticus 4-7
Now so far, we've looked at the prescription for the burnt offerings, the grain offerings and the peace or fellowship offerings. And now we continue in these introductory chapters to the book of Leviticus with the sin offering.
Read moreThe Origin of Truth and Love - Test Messages You Hear (1 John 4:1)
The Origin of Truth and Love - Test Messages You Hear
(1 John 4:1)
John thought of God like a great mountain from which life flows. He is the source of life. Love and light and truth and righteousness all flow from Him. (4 Minutes, 1000 Words)
Read moreSome After Effects of the Fall (Genesis 3:20-24)
Some After Effects of the Fall
(Genesis 3:20-24)
In the midst of all the pain of the fall and the curse, there are some emblems and words of hope. And one of them is found in the way the man called his wife's name Eve, which literally means "living.” He felt she would become. (3 Minutes, 800 Words)
Read moreExile Husbands -- 1 Peter 3:7 -- The Grace Of Exile #15
[Sunday Notes] Exile Husbands -- 1 Peter 3:7 -- The Grace Of Exile #15
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