You husbands likewise, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, since she is a woman; 1 Peter 3:7 Vessel – Almost all of the sermons I have ever heard on this verse put the emphasis on the word “weaker”. Most of the time the sermons are almost apologetic. I…
For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh; but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Serve – “How may I serve you?” When someone in a retail store asks that question, what do you think? You probably anticipate a sales pitch. You might…
You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the law; you have fallen from grace. Galatians 5:4 Fallen From Grace – What does “fall from grace” mean? Do you think it’s about denying the Lord? Or about some hideous sin? Not according to Paul’s comments to the Galatians. Falling…
And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s slave-girl, where did you come from and where are you going?” Genesis 16:8 Hagar – By now you are well aware that names in the Hebrew Scriptures often carry deeper meanings. Sometimes the Scriptures explain those meanings. Sometimes they don’t, and we are left to discover them ourselves. And sometimes…
those practicing these things will not inherit the kingdom of God Galatians 5:21 Practicing – Habitual offender! If you’ve ever heard that term used to describe you or someone you know, the impact is pretty scary. By the time you reach the stage of habitual offender, the justice system has given up on you. There…
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 By The Spirit – We are at war, not just with a post-modern, godless culture, but with ourselves. That’s what makes it so difficult. It’s hard enough to face the fame and fortune monster that…
Do not require interest from loans to your countrymen, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all your undertakings in the land that you are about to enter and possess. Deuteronomy 23:20 Interest – The Bible is a culturally-produced document. Let that sink in for a minute. That means that if we…
and He drove the man out. And He caused to dwell the cherubim at the east of the Garden of Eden, Genesis 3:24 Cherubim – Sin causes tragic results. One of first tragedies was expulsion from the Garden. Once Adam and Eve ate from the Tree, they had to be driven from the place of…
And the man called the name of his wife, Eve, because she became the mother of all living. Genesis 3:20 Eve – Of course, we know that the name Eve is a corruption of the real text. The man did not call her Eve. He called her by the Hebrew name Havvah. Why is it…
When you make a loan of any sort to your countryman, you must not enter his house to seize his pledge. You must remain outside, while the man to whom you made the loan brings the pledge out to you. Deuteronomy 24:10-11 Pledge – If you make a loan to a member of the community…
