The Scripture reading for today is 1 Kings 4 - 6... "And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying, 'Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in My statutes, and execute My judgments, and keep all My commandments to walk in them; then will I perform My word with … Continue reading A Tall Order
Be Strong
Reading Deuteronomy 30 - 32 today... "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJB) Thinking of Deut 31:6 we as Christians are called also to … Continue reading Be Strong
The Secret Things and the Revealed
"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." Deuteronomy 29:29 (KJB) It has been said that "I do not have as much trouble with the parts of the Bible … Continue reading The Secret Things and the Revealed
The Price
Reading Deuteronomy 24 - 26 today... "The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin." Deuteronomy 24:16 (KJB) Before many of us buy anything we wonder what the price of that … Continue reading The Price
When You Go Out to Battle…
Reading Deuteronomy 18 - 20 today... "When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt." Deuteronomy 20:1 (KJB) ... And we … Continue reading When You Go Out to Battle…
When Israel Gets a King
Read Deuteronomy 15 - 17 for today... "And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: that his heart be not lifted up above … Continue reading When Israel Gets a King
Walking After
"Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice, and ye shall serve Him, and cleave unto Him." Deuteronomy 13:4 (KJB) There are many today who will not hear of the "Fear of God". When you fear God there is nothing else to fear because … Continue reading Walking After
The Great, the Mighty, and the Awesome
"For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward..." Deuteronomy 10:17 (KJB) Sorry to disappoint you sports fans but this is not about any of your heroes in baseball, football, soccer, basketball, downhill skiing, nor any … Continue reading The Great, the Mighty, and the Awesome
Power to Get Wealth
"But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day." Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJB) Let me set something straight - probably not with many - but this verse is more … Continue reading Power to Get Wealth
It Never Changes
"Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you." Deuteronomy 4:2 (KJB) God, nor His word ever changes. The One who spoke the Universe into existence is the One who speaks … Continue reading It Never Changes
Do Not Be Terrified
"Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them." Deuteronomy 1:29 (KJB) This is the fifth book of the Law written by Moses, inspired by God, and fulfilled by God. The words above were written following forty years of wilderness wanderings following an event of drastic unbelief due to fear of the … Continue reading Do Not Be Terrified
Sanctuary Cities
"Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, wherein I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel." Numbers 35:34 (KJB) There is much talk in the U. S. of A. of sanctuary cities as refuges for illegal aliens who are in our Nation. I was reading the above verses of … Continue reading Sanctuary Cities
Dealing With the Evil
"But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell. Moreover it shall come to pass, … Continue reading Dealing With the Evil
Without Blemish
"But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish..." Numbers 28:19 (KJB) The word blemish means "entire". "Without blemish" tells us that on these sacrifices there could not … Continue reading Without Blemish
Balaam Went to his Place
"And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way." Numbers 24:25 (KJB) Let me share my thoughts on Balaam. It is quite clear to me that he was out for the material reward of his "gift", ie. his ability to use sorcery for good, for cursing, or … Continue reading Balaam Went to his Place
The Giants We Face
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand..." Numbers 21:34a (KJB) Og the king of Bashan was a giant (Deuteronomy 3:11); and that was a typical thing of that land it seems. The children of Israel has experienced rejections from Edom not allowing them to cross … Continue reading The Giants We Face
When GOD Leads Us Forward
"And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, 'Rise up, LORD, and let Thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Thee flee before Thee.' And when it rested, he said, 'Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel.'" Numbers 10:35-36 (KJB) The children of Israel never departed the … Continue reading When GOD Leads Us Forward
When GOD Speaks
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,,," Numbers 8:23 (KJB) The question has been, "Does God speak in today's world?" or "How does God speak today?", maybe even, "What modem does God use to speak to us today, or any day?" I will try to answer those questions. First let us address the verse from … Continue reading When GOD Speaks
The LORD Bless You
"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: the LORD make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace." Numbers 6:24-26 (KJB) The above blessing was given by GOD through Moses to Aaron and his sons, as priests of Israel to bless the people. … Continue reading The LORD Bless You
Order in the Camp
"And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so they set forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers." Numbers 2:34 (KJV) We enter today into the fourth book of the Law; Numbers. You will within the … Continue reading Order in the Camp
Cause for Kindness
"I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God." Leviticus 25:38 (KJV) God has just given Israel commandment for being kind to the poor of their people, and then leaves them with a reminder from whence … Continue reading Cause for Kindness
For All Generations
"Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths: that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God." Leviticus 23:42-43 (KJV) As Israel journeyed through the … Continue reading For All Generations
You Shall Be Holy
"And ye shall be holy unto Me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be Mine." Leviticus 20:26 (KJV) I have not made it a secret, in past studies, that Leviticus is a book of the Bible which I am very uncomfortable with. Yet I have … Continue reading You Shall Be Holy
Cleansing and Forgiveness
And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meat offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and he shall be clean. Leviticus 14:20 (KJV) There is cleansing and forgiveness of sin. There is an atonement for sin which makes the cleansing and forgiveness possible. In the thirteenth and … Continue reading Cleansing and Forgiveness
Be Courageous; Cleave Only to the LORD
"Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; that ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of … Continue reading Be Courageous; Cleave Only to the LORD
Daughters of Promise
"But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before … Continue reading Daughters of Promise
Your Sin Will Be Exposed
"Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of you, O Israel: you can not stand before your enemies, until you take away the accursed thing from among you. In the morning therefore you shall be … Continue reading Your Sin Will Be Exposed
…A Prophet like Moses…
"Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. But since then there has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to … Continue reading …A Prophet like Moses…
…If You Heed the Commandments of the LORD Your God…
“The LORD will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways. Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they shall be … Continue reading …If You Heed the Commandments of the LORD Your God…
The Good Brother and Neighbor
“You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray, and hide yourself from them; you shall certainly bring them back to your brother. And if your brother is not near you, or if you do not know him, then you shall bring it to your own house, and it shall remain with … Continue reading The Good Brother and Neighbor
