Today’s Word
Theology of the Ditch
“What man is there among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it an lift it out?” Matthew 12:11 Pit – Jesus gave us the proper perspective on theology when he asked the Pharisees about the fate of an animal that…
Contract Renewal
The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. Deuteronomy 5:2 Covenant – God is a God of promises kept. That’s why you can trust Him. He is not like men who give their word and then don’t do it. When God speaks, He commits His character. He never lies and He never…
The Beginning
Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I am about to proclaim in your hearing today; and you will learn them and you will take care to do them. Deuteronomy 5:1 (Craigie) Hear – When it comes to God’s order, everything begins with shema. “Hear, O Israel” carries the sense of listening attentively and…
The Challenge
Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances which I am speaking today in your hearing, that you may learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 5:1 Observe Them Carefully – So, how’s it working out for you? How’s your life been this last year? Can you look back on it and see God’s hand, guiding,…
Convert Your Thinking
He has told you, O man, what is good Micah 6:8 Good – What is good? Well, if you subscribe to the Greek view of life, you will come up with a list that looks like this: Exemplary effort High standards Self-discipline Fairness toward all Thoughtfulness and discretion Moderation and capacity In other words,…
The Prosecution
Then Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1 Satan – The Old Testament doesn’t have much to say about this character, in spite of the fact that he seems to play a significant part in our contemporary religious paranoia. In fact, satan is really just a Hebrew word…
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