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Joshua
Joshua His name means: “Yahweh Is Salvation” His work: He was Moses’ aide and successor, a military commander and statesman. His character: His remarkable military successes were achieved as a result of his attitude of trust and obedience toward the God who made them all possible. His sorrow: That theRead More …
Appointment with Destiny: Betrayal in a quiet garden
Appointment with Destiny: Betrayal in a quiet garden Matthew 26 Matthew 26:39 “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” In a stroke of bitter irony, the intimate scene of the Last Supper butts up againstRead More …
Women of the Bible – Rahab
Rahab Her name means: “Storm,” “Arrogance,” “Broad,” or “Spacious” Her character: Rahab was both clever and wise. She saw judgment coming and was able to devise an escape plan for herself and her family. As soon as she heard what God had done for the Israelites, she cast her lotRead More …
Aaron
Aaron His work: Aaron was the first in the line of Israel’s hereditary priesthood. His character: Aaron’s role was primarily a passive one: to do and say whatever Moses told him to. Though he stood by Moses throughout his struggle with Pharaoh, he seemed unable to stand on his ownRead More …
Legalism: Can we do anything to make God love us more?
Legalism: Can we do anything to make God love us more? Galatians 3 Galatians 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? On his first missionary journey, Paul learns to his surprise that non-Jews seemRead More …
Women of the Bible – Miriam
Miriam Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Even as a young girl, she showed fortitude and wisdom. A leader of God’s people at a crucial moment in history, she led the celebration after crossing the Red Sea and spoke God’s word to his people, sharing their forty-year journey through theRead More …
Moses
Moses His name Is Associated with the Phrase “To Give Birth” His work: To lead God’s people out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. His character: Moses enjoyed a depth of relationship with God that set him apart from every other figure in the Old Testament and enabled himRead More …
A Change of Heart and Mind
A Change of Heart and Mind John 21 Whatever happened to the “Son of Thunder”? John 21:24 This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. The disciple John had been favored to share private moments with Jesus.Read More …
Women of the Bible -The Mothers of Moses
The Mothers of Moses Jochabed Her name means: “The Lord Is Glory” Her character: Her fierce love for her son, coupled with her faith, enabled her to act heroically in the midst of great oppression. Her sorrow: To live in bondage as a slave. Her joy: That God not onlyRead More …
Judah
Judah His name means: “The Praise of the Lord” His work: A leader among his brothers, he was head of the tribe from which both King David and Jesus would come. His character: The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, he saved his brother Joseph’s life and offered to takeRead More …
D5 Creation