Temple Service

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…

What Does It Say?

The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed. Genesis 2:8 Placed – One of the biggest problems we have with reading the Bible is that we know the stories. That usually allows us not to read what the text actually says, but…

The Real Purpose-Driven Life

Observe them faithfully, for that will be proof of your wisdom and discernment to other peoples, who on hearing all these laws will say, “Surely, that great nation is a wise and discerning people.”  Deuteronomy 4:6 Surely – The nations will be amazed.  That’s what Moses says about an obedient Israel.  “Surely,” is the Hebrew…