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Men of the Bible – Daniel
Daniel His name means: “God Is My Judge” His work: He was a Jew who became a governor in Babylon. His character: Daniel was an exile who exhibited great discipline and faithfulness to his God in adverse circumstances. His sorrow: Daniel experienced the tearing of his people from their homelandRead More …
The Suffering Servant: Who is this mysterious figure?
The Suffering Servant: Who is this mysterious figure? Isaiah 52 Isaiah 52:13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Isaiah’s four songs about a “suffering servant” are among the richest and most closely studied passages in the Old Testament (see IsaiahRead More …
Women of the Bible – Gomer
Gomer Her name means: “Completion” Her character: Though a married woman, she carried on numerous love affairs, crediting her lovers for the gifts her husband had given her. Her sorrow: To have become the symbol of spiritual adultery—a picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God. Her joy: That her husband continuedRead More …
Men of the Bible – Jeremiah
Jeremiah His name may mean: “Yahweh Has Exalted” or “Yahweh Has Established” His work: Though Jeremiah’s prophecies were primarily directed toward Judah, the Lord also gave him prophetic messages for other nations of the world. His ministry took place during the last forty years of Judah’s existence, from 627-586 BC.Read More …
Is a War Ever Holy?
Is a War Ever Holy? Joshua 11 Why did God order a ruthless military campaign? Joshua 11:6 The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand all of them, slain, over to Israel.” Holy war. Ironically, the term applies toRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Shulammite Woman
The Shulammite Woman Her character: Hers is the only female voice that speaks directly and extensively to us in Scripture. Ruth’s, Esther’s, Hannah’s, and Mary’s voices, for instance, are all mediated through narration. The Shulammite woman boldly declares her longing and desire to be united to her lover in marriage.Read More …
Men of the Bible – Isaiah
Isaiah His name means: “The Lord Has Saved” His work: An eighth-century BC prophet, Isaiah’s message was primarily directed toward Judah and Jerusalem, warning God’s people of coming judgment on their sins. His character: He was a learned man of principle and integrity and of deep humility. His sorrow: IsaiahRead More …
Detour: An unplanned visit and a conversation spawn a new church
Detour: An unplanned visit and a conversation spawn a new church Acts 16 Acts 16:9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” In his travels, Paul concentrates on the chief trade towns and capitalRead More …
The Woman of Proverbs 31
The Woman of Proverbs 31 Her character: She represents the fulfillment of a life lived in wisdom. Her joy: To be praised by her husband and children as a woman who surpasses all others. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31 Her Story Proverbs brims with less-than-glowing descriptions of women. There are waywardRead More …
Men of the Bible – Job
Job His work: Job was a wealthy farmer, herdsman, and landowner. His character: Next to Jesus Christ, no one in the Bible carries a more remarkable résumé. “This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil…. He was the greatest man among all the peoples of theRead More …
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