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When God Was Obvious
When God Was Obvious Exodus 24 Few atheists, but many rebels Exodus 24:17 To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain. Why doesn’t God intervene more? Why doesn’t he directly feed the hungry, heal all the sick and stop allRead More …
Women of the Bible- Bathsheba
Bathsheba Her name means: “The Seventh Daughter” or “The Daughter of an Oath” Her character: Her beauty made her victim to a king’s desire. Though it is difficult to discern her true character, she seems to have found the courage to endure tragedy, winning the king’s confidence and eventually securingRead More …
Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth His name means: “From the Mouth of the Shameful Thing” His work: Nothing is said about his occupation; because he lived his life without the use of his legs, Mephibosheth must have lived on the charity of others. His character: Although he had good reason for self-pity, he wasRead More …
A Startling Image of Jesus
A Startling Image of Jesus Revelation 5 A helpless lamb—the mightiest of all creatures Revelation 5:4 I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Images of Jesus abound in Revelation, and one way to study the book is toRead More …
Women of the Bible – Woman of Endor
The Woman of Endor Her character: Compassionate to Saul on the eve of his death, she exercised power by acting as a medium. Her sorrow: To have delivered a hopeless message to Israel’s king. Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Her Story It was a night for frightening apparitions. Squinting throughRead More …
Jonathan
Jonathan His name means: “Yahweh Has Given” His work: The firstborn son of King Saul, Jonathan was a capable warrior and military strategist. His character: Jonathan demonstrated remarkable capabilities for friendship, selflessness, and loyalty. His sorrow: Although the rightful heir to the throne of Israel, Jonathan never became king. HeRead More …
Is Christ Better?
Is Christ Better? Hebrews 3 The uniqueness of Jesus Hebrews 3:3 Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. In time, a work of art by a great artist gains enormous value because ofRead More …
Women of the Bible – Abigail
Abigail Her name means: “My Father Is Joy” Her character: Generous, quick-witted, and wise, she is one of the Bible’s great peacemakers. Her sorrow: To have been mismatched in marriage to her first husband. Her joy: That God used her to save lives, eventually making her the wife of David.Read More …
David
David His name may mean: “Beloved” His work: A shepherd by trade, David became the second king of Israel. His character: A man of stark contrasts, David was a man who did nothing halfheartedly. Though he sinned terribly, his repentance was deep and lasting. Scripture refers to him as “aRead More …
The Problem with Laziness
The Problem with Laziness Proverbs 24 Becoming a sluggard requires little effort Proverbs 24:33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief. The “sluggard” is lazier than a pig on vacation. His only exercise is turningRead More …
D5 Creation