In yesterday’s passage, Jesus gave an invitation, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.†(John 7:37b-38 NKJV). This invitation divided the people. Some thought He might be the prophet …
God had not let David begin building the temple. However, David had received detailed instructions about how it was to be built along with the furnishings that were to be included. He had purchased the site and had gathered the materials and workmen to bring it to pass …
Peter asked the Lord how many times he should forgive someone who did something to wrong him (v. 21). He asked if 7 times was enough and the Lord said, “not just 7 times but 77 times (v. 22).” Then a story was told about a king who called his officials in and asked them to pay what …
Several characteristics we learn about Saul from this passage:Saul was from a leading family (v. 1). “There was man of Benjamin whose name was Kish … a Benjamite, mighty man of power.†Saul was from the house of Benjamin, the smallest tribe of Israel, an unlikely so …
The kindness shown in giving someone food and water makes him ashamed of being an enemy, and will soften his angry feelings (vv. 21-22). Nothing brings sorrow and strife among people more than the repeating of matter that cannot profit, and brings pain to the one of whom they are …
If anyone desires to be a church leader, he desires and honorable position (v. 1). Fourteen qualifications are given for pastors (“Bishopâ€, “pastor†and “elder†are synonymous) …
As Israel followed the Lord, He took them through different experiences and trials which helped them understand themselves better, as well as the power and grace of God. There are two such experiences recorded in this chapter: Water from the rock (vv. 1-7) – Once more Israel comply …
Ezekiel’s third message showed God directing the sword of Babylon against Jerusalem (vv. 18-23). In symbolic actions Ezekiel pictured God supernaturally guiding Nebuchadnezzar to Jerusalem to over-throw the city. God told him to mark out two roads for the king of Babylon …
Paul had been assaulted by the mob, threatened with scourging by the Romans, and bullied by the high priest. It was evident to him there was no chance that he would receive a fair trial in a court headed by such a man as Ananias. If he said, “I am a Christian,†and ma …
John 17 is often referred to as the “Holy of Holies” of the New Testament. This has been referred to as the greatest prayer on earth and the greatest prayer recorded anywhere in Scripture. This wonderful prayer of our Lord closes the Upper Room Discourse and precedes His agony in the …