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Hope From God’s Word
If we are to stay balanced in an unbalanced world, we will have…
Instruction About The Tragedy of Adultery
God never intended for children to be independent of their parents or parents to let children do as they please. This is a big mistake made in homes today. An emphasis is made on how important the discipline of parents is (vv. 20-30). The father is to establish the guiding p …
The Living Link Between The Past And The Future
Reading a long list of difficult names like those found in this passage may seem boring to us, but we must remember that these Jews were the living link that connected the historic past with the prophetic future. These were the people who made it possible for Jesus to be born int …
Prosperity And Wisdom of Solomon’s Reign
Solomon’s kingdom was unified, secure, strong, and prosperous, with a large population. Solomon’s rule extended over all the kingdoms from the river Euphrates to the border of Egypt (v. 21). His kingdom was strong, secure, and prosperous with a very large population. Ver …
David Captures Jerusalem
David reigned at Hebron for seven-and-one-half years before the men of Israel asked him to become their king, recognizing his divine appointment (vv. 1-2). David made a covenant with the elders (v. 3) pledging his loyalty to the requirements of the law of Moses (Deut. 17:14-20). Then …
Solomon’s Wise Judgment
Solomon’s wisdom is put to the test. Two prostitutes, living in the same house, each had a baby three days apart. During the night one of the babies died and his mother exchanged the dead child for the living child. The next morning the other woman realized that the dead son w …
What is True Worship
We do not know for sure what inspired this psalm, however it seems to have been used in the temple after the Babylonian captivity as a special song for the Sabbath. The question: “Is it possible that a godly person can rejoice in the destruction of the wicked? Sh …
Christ Our Pattern
I have known pastors, missionaries, and Bible school students who argue that since they devote their whole life to serving the Lord, they are not obligated to give financially to the Lord’s work. Paul says just the opposite is true (vv. 7-8). If you are gifted from God, you ought to want to give …
Slackers And Busybodies in The Church
The word command means a military order. Some of the Christian soldiers in the church at Thessalonica were breaking rank and disobeying orders, and Paul had to admonish them. We find disorderly conduct (v. 6) and busybodies (v. 11) in the Thessalonian Church and Paul deals with t …
Obedience Includes Hearing And Doing
In chapters 11 through 20, Jeremiah’s problems are brought to light. These challenges are a result of his faithfulness to the prophetic message. God gives two basic commands regarding His covenant. First is to hear, and second it to speak (v. 2). The word hear is used six ti …