“He keeps the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; for not by might shall a man prevail.” 1 Samuel 2:9 NASB Not by might – Multiple Choice Question: How do you get things done? Strength. Power. Ability. Force. Endurance. Potency. None of the above. It’s likely that “none…
It is not good for the man to be alone. Genesis 2:18 NASB Alone – Brené Brown was the first to offer me the insight into connection. Her TED talk is significant. It must be heard (CLICK HERE). Her research provides the evidence that human beings are “hard-wired for connection,” and it is this single factor…
“There is no one holy like the Lord, indeed, there is no one besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 NASB Besides – Our Western world is light years away from the world of Israel in the 10th century BCE. As a result of two millennia of Christian influence, we…
“My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord, my mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation.” 1 Samuel 2:1 NASB Exults – “Exults” isn’t a common expression for us. We might substitute “rejoices,” but neither of these really captures what Hannah feels. In Proverbs the…
Now it came about, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth. As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. 1 Samuel 1:12-13 NASB Was drunk – Explanation by assumption. That’s the…
“Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen.” Ezekiel 16:49-50 NIV Arrogant/Overfed/Unconcerned – What was Sodom’s sin? Don’t run…
He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 NASB Decrease – Walter Brueggeman once called God “wild, dangerous, unfettered and free.” We have a lot of trouble with that thought. We like predictability. We want uniformity. We look for certainty. That’s the point behind business plans and sales objectives. That’s why we keep accounting…
In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Isaiah 6:1 NASB Saw the Lord – The Bible should come with a warning label: “Reading this may be hazardous to your current state of self-image.” Of course,…
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1 NASB Spiritual service – What images come to mind when you read these two words? Do you get a pang of guilt because you…
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1 NASB Sacrifice – It’s all about blood. I know that most of us are squeamish about blood. When we see blood we think, “Pain!” …
