War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Know What The Scriptures Teach
The Scriptures Teach Micah 2:1 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Woe to those who devise iniquityand plot evil on their beds!At morning’s light they accomplish itbecause the power is in their hands.” Jesus Christ taught that to come after Him we must deny self, take up our cross daily (die daily to sin and to self) … Continue reading Know What The Scriptures Teach
The Lord, The Lord
The Lord, The Lord, He is my light.He’s the Rock of my salvation.In Him I trust. The Lord, The Lord, He is my strength.He’s my hope and He’s my comfort.In Him I rest. The Lord, The Lord, He is my song;My delight I now find in Him.To Him belong. The Lord, The Lord, He is … Continue reading The Lord, The Lord
Running From God
I started reading in the book of Jonah this morning, from the Old Testament, a story that may be familiar to many people. I will summarize some of it and quote parts of it due to the length of the story in the Scriptures. Jonah was a prophet of God. And God commanded him to … Continue reading Running From God
What Does God Hate?
Some People Hate Truth Tellers Amos 5:10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gateand despise him who speaks with integrity.” So, who do these people hate? They hate people like me who speak the truth of God’s Word to the people, who call the people to … Continue reading What Does God Hate?
Prepare to Meet The Lord
The Israelites of the Old Testament times were sinning against the Lord deliberately and habitually. And so God was warning them of a judgement of God to come against them. And their sin wasn’t just about all the evil that they did, but it was about the hypocrisy that they performed, as well. Religious Hypocrites … Continue reading Prepare to Meet The Lord
A Case Against The People
Hosea 4:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) The People’s Sins 1Hear the word of the LORD,O children of Israel,for the LORD has a caseagainst the people of the land:“There is no truth, no loving devotion,and no knowledge of God in the land!2Cursing and lying,murder and stealing,and adultery are rampant;one act of bloodshed follows another.” Now I … Continue reading A Case Against The People
Christ Died to Free us From Slavery to Sin
Love and Sacrifice Hosea 3:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Then the LORD said to me, “Go show love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols.” 2So … Continue reading Christ Died to Free us From Slavery to Sin
A Marriage Renewed
The Adulterous Church I am reading in Hosea, chapter 2. The people of Israel, of the Old Covenant, were living in adultery against the Lord. They were chasing after “other lovers,” i.e. after the sinful pleasures that this world has to offer them. Their relationship with God was broken. And so God promised to bring … Continue reading A Marriage Renewed
Do You Feel What God Feels?
Forward: There exists a difference of opinion and beliefs among the Bible commentators of old as to whether or not this is to be taken literally or figuratively. I don’t think we can resolve that issue. So the best we can do is to learn from it the lesson that God has for us to … Continue reading Do You Feel What God Feels?
Run With It 