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The Time of the End
This passage reveals Four promises about Israel’s future (vv. 1-3). 1. There will be a time of trouble (v. 1). This is the same time of trouble described already in detail in Daniel 11:36-45. It will be a time of great trouble and tribulation, especially for the Jewish …
God’s Mercy is Not Limited to My Faithfulness
In this passage we see how the Lord was constantly having trouble with His people and had to bring judgement on them because of their disobedience; yet He also constantly responded to their cries. In spite of God’s faithfulness to Israel her history was filled with faithles …
Speak The Truth Even When It is Unpopular
Hananiah was one of the false prophets who confronted Jeremiah (vv. 1-4). Hananiah’s home, Gibeon, was in Benjamin, about 6 miles northwest of Jerusalem. The Gibeonites deceived Joshua into making a treaty with them (Josh. 9:1-15). It was at Gibeon that Joab killed Am …
What is True Worship?
What is Worship? Worship isn’t about a style of music. It is more than singing songs. It transcends actions and words. Worship comes from confession of who God is and the attitudes of our hearts concerning Him. It is about the excitement of knowing the promises of God’s word and the end of …
God Provides For Hagar And Ishmael
God provides a son to Abraham and Sarah just like he had promised (vv. 1-7). God had given Sarah laughter in her old age, so they named their son Isaac, “he laughsâ€. Abraham circumcised Isaac on the eighth day to show himself dependent on the grace of God for the spiritual welfare of …
God’s Enabling Power
God promises David that he will have His power to accomplish His will. This is made known through the amazing splendor of his covenant (vv. 19-37):Made with David’s personality (vv. 19-28 – Majestic, Merciful and Messianic.Made with David’s perpetuality (vv. 29-37) – Made to endu …
Cornelius on a Mission for God
The tenth chapter of Acts tells a story that is one of the great turning points in the history of the Church. For the first time a Gentile is to be admitted into its fellowship. Since Cornelius is so important in church history, let us gather what we can learn about him…
Nehemiah Dedicates The Wall
The Jews were accustomed to having workers and watchers on the walls of Jerusalem, but now Nehemiah and Ezra assigned people to be worshipers on the walls. They conducted a dedication service with such enthusiasm that their shouts and songs were heard “afar off” (v. 43) …
The Spies Promise to Protect Rahab
Joshua was a keen army general who sent two men on a secret intelligence gathering mission to spy out the Promised Land. The part about Rahab is an example of how God uses a sinner to accomplish His purpose and in whose heart He works a change. Rahab was a “harlot,†or prostitute …
God’s Word is Sweet
1. The key to superior wisdom is love for the Word of God. “O how I love Thy law†(v. 97).2. The measure of superior wisdom can be compared to: a. The wisdom of my enem …