And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve. Luke 22:3 NASB Satan entered – Most of us think that Judas conspired with Satan in the betrayal of Yeshua. Somehow the Devil made him do it. Of course, we ignore the human side of the story because it…
But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune. 1 Kings 5:4 Adversary – As I travel the world, I am privileged to observe first-hand the incredible diversity of culture. From Asia to Africa, from Europe to Central America, each group seems to have a…
“You lift me up to the wind and cause me to ride; and You dissolve me in a storm.” Job 30:22 NASB Dissolve – Ever heard the expression, “God is my co-pilot”? The truth is that God is the pilot and I am just along for the ride. That means sometimes He flies where I…
Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds. 2 Corinthians 11:15 NASB According to their deeds – Paul was afraid that his readers would be led astray. He was afraid they would embrace “another Jesus,” one not found as leader…
For we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, more than once—and yet Satan hindered us. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 NASB Hindered – Paul’s statement is rather startling. Isn’t God in charge of the universe? Isn’t God the only true Sovereign? Doesn’t the Accuser have to answer to Him? As a rabbi, Paul certainly believed in the…
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.” John 12:32 NASB Will draw – First we need some background. Back up one verse and see how the opening statement fits this conclusion. “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world shall be cast…
And the Lord raised up an adversary to Solomon 1 Kings 11:14 NASB Adversary – You may find this word surprising. It is the Hebrew word satan. That’s right. Our word Satan in English is really a transliterated Hebrew word that means “adversary.” The reason we connect it to the person we call Satan is…
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 NASB Lawlessness – Who is the man of lawlessness? You don’t have to look to much further in the text to realize that…
