Read II Peter 3:1-11 He holds our Future. I’ve read and re-read this chapter many times this week, and each time I discovered something rich and wonderful. But for today, let’s focus on these verses: Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following with their own lust,… Continue reading He Holds Our Future
Category: Bible Study
Why God’s Instructions Are Important
The Psalmist made it plain why we should follow God’s instructions. In Psalm 119, He mentioned his regard for God’s decrees, regulations, and commands over eighty times. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Psalms 119:4-5 This Psalm begins by describing three qualities of those living… Continue reading Why God’s Instructions Are Important
4 Simple Things The Devil Uses To Deceive People
That ancient serpent called Satan has succeeded on several occasions by deceiving humans. He is still playing tricks luring people into eternal destruction. It’s time to know about his deceptive schemes so that you don’t become a victim. This post aims to expose some of the things or ways Satan uses to deceive people. I believe this… Continue reading 4 Simple Things The Devil Uses To Deceive People
A new thought on spiritual armor
By Elizabeth Prata I used to study King Arthur, chivalry, armor, and heraldry. I think the Age of Chivalry was fascinating. Getty Art website explains, “Chivalry first developed as a code of honor that emphasized bravery, loyalty, and generosity for knights at war in the 11th and 12th centuries. By the later Middle Ages illuminated manuscripts… Continue reading A new thought on spiritual armor
Darkness is My Only Friend. A Statement of Hope. – Bravester
Psalm 88 is a psalm about faith that is mixed with total confusion, exposed vulnerability, and a smashed heart. Because this is still faith. This psalm is different from the other 150. This is an honest part in the Bible. For a holy book, the Bible is full of too much honesty. I’m not sure how… Continue reading Darkness is My Only Friend. A Statement of Hope. – Bravester
The Story Of The Good Samaritan
Jesus interjected many stories into His teachings. He designed them to illustrate His lesson at hand. He told the Story of the good Samaritan to answer a question asked from out of the crowd. One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I… Continue reading The Story Of The Good Samaritan
Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s In a recent 2 part Bible study we looked at spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is inevitable if you are a Christian. God has an enemy, and his name is Satan. If you are a Christ follower and disciple, then God’s enemy is your enemy. The more committed to Jesus… Continue reading Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality
The Old Testament uses physical objects to portray spiritual matters. In the New Testament Jesus Christ is the reality and He replaces all the physical symbols, both now and in eternity. One example is John the Baptist’s word in John 1:29. In the OT physical animals were presented on the altar as sacrifices and offerings. But… Continue reading Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality
Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
As we noted in the introduction to this section, First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings, are one continuous narrative divided into four “books.” It relates certain events from the history of the Israelites from the conquest of Canaan until the Babylonian Exile. The transition to kings from judges and prophets is an… Continue reading Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)
Exiled in Babylon, Ezekiel receives news that Jerusalem has fallen (Ezekiel 33). It’s the last gasp of a nation that is no more. Assyria had taken most of the land, and Babylon has taken what remained. There is no house where God is present in the world. There’s no anointed king representing heaven’s reign on… Continue reading The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)