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A reminder of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt

The record here in chapter 9 deals with the second Passover. The first was instituted in Egypt and recorded in Exodus 12. At the first Passover event, the Israelites were given the command to “observe this day throughout your generations by an ordinance for ever” (Ex. 1 …

David Escapes From Jerusalem

A messenger told David that everyone in Israel is following Absalom (v. 13). David was in Jerusalem when he heard this and he told all of his officials that they need to leave quickly or none of them will be able to escape from Absalom (vv. 14-15). David left ten of his wives behind…

IllustrationJeff Gordon – “The happiest day of my life."

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon was baptized in October 1994. He had won his 1st two Winston Cup races, which were great thrills; but following his baptism, he said “This is the happiest day of my life.” (Jeff Strite – Sermon Central). …

IllustrationDo We Tithe From Our Gross or Net Income?

A verse in Proverbs says that God has asked for our first fruits: the first and best of all that we receive. This means we should tithe from our total gross income before taxes. (Larry Burkett) …