The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders from Tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah Amos 1:1 Envisioned in Visions – Think of it like this: the Old Testament is audio, Yeshua is visual, the Spirit returns us to audio. God reveals Himself in words, but of…
“yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, lest by continually coming she wears me out.” Luke 18:5 Wears Me Out – The unjust judge had a dilemma. What would he do if this old woman got so furious at his insensitivity that she hit him in the eye? He would…
And they said to her, “You are out of your mind.” Acts 12:15 Out Of Your Mind – Mainê! No, it’s not the smallest, coldest state in the Union. It’s the transliteration of the Greek word that means, “You’re insane.” It’s the root of our word maniac. “You’re raving mad.” Given the circumstances, it’s quite…
“If God therefore gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?” Acts 11:17 Who Was I? – How do you decide who is in the Kingdom and who isn’t? Perhaps it would be helpful…
There are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books which were written. John 21:25 Would Not Contain – You have been reduced. No, sorry, don’t run to the bathroom scales to see if you supernaturally lost…
Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go forth from your country,” Genesis 12:1 Said – Are you like Abram? Think about the circumstances that surround Abram’s understanding of God. Abram doesn’t have the written Word. There were no Scriptures in Abram’s time. Abram lives in a land of pagan worship and practices. Abram has no…
YHWH, who will sojourn in Your tent, who will dwell on Your holy mountain? Psalm 15:1 (Translation: Robert Alter) Sojourn / Dwell – David asks the ultimate housing question. Who qualifies to live with God? Robert Alter’s translation emphasizes the transition from temporary quarters (sojourn in a tent) to permanent structure (dwell in Zion). The…
When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their wicked way, then God relented concerning the calamity which He has declared He would bring upon them. And He did not do it. Jonah 3:10 Deeds – How many sermons have you heard from that famous passage in Chronicles? “If my people, who are called…
“As you have done, it shall be done to you; your reward shall return on your head!” Obadiah 1:15 Reward – Hebrew justice is based on the idea of measure for measure. It is summarized in this verse from one of the least known prophets. What you have done to others will be done to…
I will sing to YHWH because He has rewarded me. Psalm 13:6 Rewarded – This verse sounds like money in the bank. But before you run off to cash God’s reward check, read the remaining verses in this psalm. God rewards the faithful, no doubt about it. God protects the righteous. He brings justice to…
