David meets Ziba, the servant of Methibosheth, as he starts down the backside of the Mount of Olives (v. 1). Ziba had two donkeys that were carrying 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 figs, and some wine. David asked him who all of this was for and he replied that …
Perseverance is almost a lost virtue in our instant- orientated society. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. While the Psalmist is experiencing some persistent type of affliction, he has been promised some great blessing. He waits for God’s Word to be fulfilled. In this passage we can see …
How many times have you been tempted by some type of a get rich quick scheme? It is said that two out of three adults participate in some form of gambling. Out of these 80% never receive anything in return. Even if you were to win, verse 11 says wealth that is gotten in a fraudu …
Zedekiah, son on Josiah was the last king of Judah. His two older brothers Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim and his nephew Jehoiachin ruled before him. When Jehoiachin was exiled to Babylon and Zedekiah was 21 years of age he was made king (v. 1). A year and a half after the Babylonian arm …
David’s sin resulted in health problems (vv. 1-8) and it separated him from both God and others. This caused extreme loneliness (vv. 9-11). David was deserted by his friends and threatened by his foes. His only hope was to trust in the Lord. David knew he had sinned. A rebuke from God …
The Lord told Moses that He was going to let his brother Aaron speak to the king for him (v. 1). He instructed Moses to relate to Aaron everything He wanted told to the king concerning letting His people go (v. 2). However He said He will make the king so stubborn he won’t listen …
In yesterday’s passage, Paul encouraged those yet to be married (the betrothed) to consider carefully before marriage. In the same way all of us are commanded to weigh each decision we make against the fact that our time here on earth is short (vv. 29, 31). In Today’s passage, Paul …
Peter and the other disciples had paid a high price by leaving their homes and jobs to follow Jesus (v. 28). But Jesus reminded Peter that following him has its benefits as well as its sacrifices. They had begun to pay the price of following Jesus and He said they would be …
This song (psalm) expresses assurance and hope in God’s protection day and night. He is not only all powerful but He is personal as He watches over us. The writer says that the Lord looks after you as a shepherd looks after his sheep. The Lord does not sleep; he never lets you go …
I am the LORD, and it makes sense to respect my power to punish (v. 9). This verse is probably best understood to indicate that when the Lord’s voice speaks, the man of wisdom should give heed to what the voice says and take note from whom the voice comes. The rod indicates that …