All Under the Power of Sin
What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. Romans 3:9 Paul says that all people are under the power of sin. Speaking to the 1st Century church, he uses language that reflects the domination of […]
Jehovah, the Holy One
The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.” Leviticus 19:1-2 Jehovah is a holy God, and He expects us to be a holy people. When Adam and Eve sinned and disobeyed God, the consequences of their […]
Stumbling Blocks
We all want to be good people; good citizens. And hopefully, we are. But it’s difficult in a fast paced-make money-seek significance-power hungry world. I have heard it said, “If you cannot keep up the pace get out of the race.” Years ago, I got out of the race. I met Jesus and my identity, […]
God’s Kindness Leads to Repentance
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? Romans 2:4 It is God’s kindness that leads us to repentance. He is patient, desiring that none should perish. As I meditate on this Scripture, I am reminded of how often […]
The Word of God
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. I Peter 1:23 The Word of God is living and enduring. I love the Word of God! As I read, meditate, and study God’s Word, I am learning more about the love of […]
God’s Faithfulness to Israel
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD our God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 God has demonstrated His faithfulness throughout the ages. He promised never to forsake His people. The Israelites, however, often forsook God. They worshipped […]
Prayer of Faith
The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9 In the first chapter of Nehemiah, we see that faith was a key component of Nehemiah’s prayer; he did not doubt that God would be faithful to His promises. Nehemiah knew of the unfaithfulness of the Israelites to God, […]
Willfulness or Willingness
If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God – good! But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against […]
A Faithful Remnant
Repent, then, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord… Acts 3:19 The son of King Ahaz was called Shear-jashub, which means “a remnant shall return.” The House of David had to eat curds and honey, the food of poverty, because […]
Moving Into the Promised Land
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God… Romans 4:20 God told Joshua to lead the Israelites across the Jordan River. (Joshua 1) They had to cross the Jordan in order to enter and live in the Promised Land. […]