It is really important as we read the OT that we understand we are seeing the unfolding of God’s plan of redemption. A key instrument in this plan is a man by the name of Abraham. In Genesis 12:1-3 Abraham (or, Abram, at the time) was told to leave his homeland and go to a […]
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Are you being tricked by SMOOTH AND FLATTERING SPEECH?
Deception by Nuance In my studies over the last two-three months, I have seen a confluence of men who use God’s words but they are not using God’s definitions and they are deceiving thousands of people and making themselves enemies of the cross of Christ. I will give you three examples. The first is probably […]
Saving a dolphin’s life
A Coordinated Rescue Mission” Had you been strolling through Clearwater, Florida last week you might have seen a strange sight. About 30 people were walking shoulder-to-shoulder down a creek in water above their waists, stirring the water ahead of them with their hands. A strange sight, perhaps, but it was a successful effort to move […]
Is your soil good?
Seed and Soil The productivity of seed is directly proportionate to the fertility of soil. It matters not how good the seed is, if it is planted in bad soil; either it will not germinate or, having germinated, it will produce a sickly plant. So it is with the word of God and human hearts. […]
Are You Satisfied with Your Life?
Poor Mick – he “can’t get no satisfaction”. Poor Mick – he did not know Jesus! Are you lonely, or thirsty, or hungry, or distressed, or depressed? Then Jesus is for you! Are you dissatisfied with your place or position or past? Then Jesus can be your satisfaction. Jesus Christ can satisfy your every need: […]
Straining Out Gnats
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!” Matthew 23:23-24 […]
Telling Others They Are Wrong
Do you think it is right to tell another person they are wrong in their religious beliefs? Before we answer that let us consider another question – do you think it is right to tell another person they are wrong about anything? Suppose they are driving on the wrong side of the road (you are […]
Wrong Conclusions
Despite the clear evidence, they all came to the wrong conclusions. The story in 1 Samuel 4-5 would be funny if it wasn’t so sad. The Philistines had been warring against the Israelites, and winning. So, the Israelites got the bright idea that if they took the Ark of the Covenant to the battle site, God would give them […]
Weekly communion is not only God’s will, we need it!
Lord’s Supper- Remembrance & Examination 1 Corinthians 11:23-235: 23″For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in […]
GOD’S PROMISES ARE ALWAYS SURE
There are two kinds of promises—man’s promises and God’s promises. The husband promises to buy the wife a new jacket, the wife promises to prepare the husband’s favorite meal, the parents promise the kids to go to the ball game, the kids promise to obey their parents and be good—men’s promises are not always sure. […]