“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…
Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsman, and my fellow-prisoners, who are outstanding among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Romans 16:7 Junias – The role of women in the church is perhaps one of the more incendiary issues among conservative denominations. Marshalling verses from Paul’s letters, especially from remarks in Corinthians, many…
For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed. Romans 15:18 Resulting In – When you read this statement from Paul, do you find it a bit perplexing? Given the popular Christian view of evangelism, doesn’t this…
and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil men, for faith is not in all. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Perverse and Evil Men – Christians tend to think the best of people. They are often more forgiving, more tolerant and more embracing than non-believers. That’s usually because the character of God’s goodness modifies their…
