Kenneth Gangel in his book Thus Spoke Oskeleth (professor) says that the writer of Ecclesiastes in this first chapter is saying, “Stop the world-I want to get off!” He begins by pointing out the vanity of man’s existence in this world without God. In fact, vanity is on …
A civilian defense official, drawing up plans for billeting space in his city in case of a bomb attack, asked the pastor of a large church how many people could sleep in the church building. “I don’t know,†replied the pastor, “but we sleep 1400 every Sunday …
Isaiah sees a day coming when Egypt will be converted to the knowledge and worship of the true God (vv. 16-17). In contrast to Isaiah’s day when Judah was thinking about turning to Egypt for help, a day will come when Egypt will recognize Judah as the dominant force in the …
When the people complained against God and against Moses He could have said, “I will rain fire and brimstone upon these ungrateful sinners!†Instead, in His mercy and by His grace He supplied them with bread each day. Every morning the desert was covered with thin …
Pharaoh and his officials were impressed with Joseph. They saw the touch of God’s Spirit on his life (vv. 37- 38). Pharaoh made Joseph governor of all of Egypt (vv. 39-41), placed his ring on his hand (v. 42), gave him royal clothing to wear, let him ride to ride in the second chariot, and had …
Paul was accused by some Jewish Christians of diluting Christianity to make it more appealing to the Gentiles. In this passage he explains his authority. Paul states that it is from the following sources:His ministry (vv. 1-2) False teachers around Galatia were saying that Paul w …
The actual Palestinian covenant is given that lays down the conditions under which Israel is to enter the promised land. You will notice there are no “ifs†in this covenant. It is an unconditional promise of future blessing. The little word “all†is used several times. God will send all His …
The faith expressed in Psalms 61 and 62 reaches a climax in this marvelous hymn of David, written in the wilderness. He was going through one of those rough times, which seemed to be his lot in life. He had been driven from the throne by his son, Absalom, and was headed out …
Moses’ obedience to God’s command is a key theme of the final chapter of Exodus. The people provided all the resources and labor but only the Lord’s servant Moses was authorized to erect the tabernacle and prepare it for the Lord’s entry. This chapter brings us to a certain…
Pharaoh told how in his dream seven skinny cows ate seven healthy cows (vv. 17-21). In another dream seven thin heads of grain swallowed seven good heads of grain (vv. 22-24). His magicians could not tell him the meaning. After hearing the dreams Joseph immed¬iately interprets them. Both …