You shall not lend on interest to your brother Deuteronomy 23:19 Interest – What do we do with a commandment like this? Our entire global economy is based on financial leverage. Interest is an integral part of this mix. How could God command us not to loan funds without any profit? There are several verses…
YHWH looked down from the heavens on the sons of Adam to see, “Is there someone discerning, someone seeking out God?” Psalm 14:2 (Hebrew text) Discerning – What do you think about when you read the word “discerning?” If you’re like most people of contemporary civilization, you think of a cognitive process. You think about…
Now while Peter was greatly perplexed in mind as to what the vision which he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions for Simon’s house, appeared at the gate; Acts 10:17 Perplexed In Mind – Why in the world would Peter be confused about the meaning…
“My punishment is greater than I can bear” Genesis 4:13 Punishment – One of the greatest lessons of the Bible is reciprocity. It is so important that the principle is repeated over and over in the stories of the Scriptures. Once we recognize this principle, it helps us understand the potential dangers in our own…
“but the flesh of the bull and its hide and its refuse, you shall burn with fire outside the camp; it is a sin offering.” Exodus 29:14 Sin Offering – How can we understand what a sin offering is unless we first know what sin is? This question is just as relevant for us as…
And He sold them into the hands of the Philistines Judges 10:7 Commodity Exchange Sold – Prognostication is a useful art. It’s too bad that we’re not more adept at it. Unfortunately, when it comes to foretelling, most human attempts are nothing more than trial and error, with lots of error. Fortunately, God’s prognostication is…
But woe to you, Pharisees, because you tithe the mint and the rue, and every plant, and pass by the judgment and the love of God. Luke 11:42 Pass By – Pharisees were characterized by their scrupulous attention to the commandments of the Torah. In addition, they followed the teachings of the oral tradition in…
Then you will cry out in that day because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the LORD will not answer you in that day. 1 Samuel 8:18 Will Not Answer – America’s political beauty contest is over. America has a new king. While the world applauds the peaceful transfer of power,…
and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:2 Was Moving Over – It’s a clarion call, a red banner, a sky rocket announcement and headliner. This God is different! If you don’t realize just how different the Genesis account is, then you will miss the great revelation of…
according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets Romans 16:25-26 Mystery – “Why don’t they see it?” The question concerned the Jews, but it could just as easily be applied to anyone who finds the claims…
