"Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah. And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All … Continue reading The Life of Abraham Following the Death of Sarah
No Respecter of Persons – Acts 10:34-44
"Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, 'Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (He is Lord of all:) that word, I say, … Continue reading No Respecter of Persons – Acts 10:34-44
John 1:9-14
"That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons … Continue reading John 1:9-14
Luke 6:27-36
"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not coat also. Give to every man … Continue reading Luke 6:27-36
Living According to the Word of the LORD
I was reading from Zechariah 4 - 9 this morning and these verses were for my eyes and ears. How many more need to hear these words? "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked Me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented … Continue reading Living According to the Word of the LORD
The LORD Will Assemble Her
One of the greatest miracles of the Bible is the LORD'S work of grace and salvation for His people known as Israel. He has been working in them, and through them since the time of Abraham. He will soon complete the work He has began in them. Having that assurance; He will also complete His … Continue reading The LORD Will Assemble Her
The Compassion of God
Concern and Compassion took a cruise on an ocean liner. While they were out looking over the outer railing someone fell overboard. Concern cried out, “Man overboard”. Compassion cried out, “Man overboard”, and dived in to rescue the imperiled man. The above story shows the difference in concern and compassion. One cries out, but does … Continue reading The Compassion of God
Pray Anyway
We have been told, and it has been feared by many that we cannot pray in certain places: public schools, government offices, even some restaurants; maybe some other places too. Daniel the prophet was told he could not pray, and he prayed anyway, just as he had done before the "law" was changed. Hear the … Continue reading Pray Anyway
I Will Be Enquired Of…
The Old Testament is chocked full of God's amazing grace and mercy. I have learned over the years to view the history of the Old Testament as a picture of my life, and how God not only is working in me but also in all who have been redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading I Will Be Enquired Of…
The Sovereign Hand of God
"Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not? Out of the mouth of the Most High proceedeth not evil and good? Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the … Continue reading The Sovereign Hand of God
The Grace of the LORD
"And therefore will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: … Continue reading The Grace of the LORD
Redeemed from All Our Sins
"A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice: let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If Thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared. I wait for the LORD, my soul … Continue reading Redeemed from All Our Sins
Our Iniquities, Our Enemies, and Our GOD
"O remember not against us former iniquities: let Thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy name's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, 'Where is their God?' Let him … Continue reading Our Iniquities, Our Enemies, and Our GOD
A Caveat On Judgments
The word "Caveat" is a legal term for warning or caution. Job's friends had been adamant in their judgment of Job. He has just given them an example of his faith in the Living God. See Job 19:25-27. Now Job gives them a word of warning concerning their judgments of him. "But ye should say, … Continue reading A Caveat On Judgments
Let the World Know
Reading today from 1 Kings 7 - 8... "That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else." 1 Kings 8:60 (KJB) King Solomon had just ended a prayer during the dedication of the temple. During this dedication he now speaks to the people, and … Continue reading Let the World Know
