Honor

Exodus 20:12 – 20:12 (commentary)

The first four commandments dealt with our duty to God and now the final six show our proper relationship with man. All of the commandments include a negative except the fourth and the fifth (this one). So don’t let anyone convince you that we should never speak out on negatives. …

A Child Is Known By His Deeds - Proverbs 20:11 – 20:20 (commentary)

A person’s behavior reflects his character. Even a child’s actions and conduct reveal what they are like We all must do the things that please God (v. 11). That is why it is important to not only listen to what people say but also to observe with our eyes what people do (v. 12). …

Inclusion of the Gentiles - Isaiah 56:1 – 56:12 (commentary)

God commanded His people to rest and honor Him on the Sabbath (Ex 20:8-11). For the Israelites this special day was the Sabbath (Saturday) (vv. 1-2). He wants us to serve Him every day, but he wants us to make one day special when we rest and focus our thoughts on Him. Many …