Taking the Land Back for God
Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give them – to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot. Joshua 1:2-3 Moses, the leader of Israel, died and the baton was passed to Joshua. God […]
Believing Prayer
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 The godly men and women of the Old Testament prayed with great devotion to God, believing that He would hear their cry. Daniel, […]
The Power and Prestige Trap
For our freedom so that we will never need prestige or power; we only need Him. Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues. Matthew 23:5-6 […]
Why God Tests Us: Unveiling the Divine Purpose
Consider it pure joy, my sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3 This week’s study guide only goes to verse two, but we need to finish the sentence. Why should we consider it pure joy, whenever we face trials of many […]
Love Covers Sin
The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation. Numbers 14:18 Absalom fled David’s kingdom after he killed his brother Amnon for disgracing his sister. […]
God’s Perfect Plan
Not only that, but Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad – in order that God’s purpose in election might stand. Romans 9:10-11 As Paul struggles with the issue of his fellow Jews’ rejection of the Messiah, […]
False Rumors
It is reported among the nations – and Geshem says it is true – that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and therefore you are building the wall. Moreover, according to these reports you are about to become their king and have even appointed prophets to take this proclamation about you in Jerusalem: […]
Real Life Changes
This week Drawing Near to God Ministry is began our fall and spring classes on the book of James. I wrote this Bible study years ago and felt like it was important to teach it again this year. One commentary indicates that for James, a faith that does not produce real change is a faith […]
Praise
Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Psalm 103:1-4 Healing can […]
The Enemy Destroyed
When they had brought these kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had come with him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So they came forward and placed their feet on their necks. Joshua 10:24 Ancient kings often […]