“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 October 26, 2023 We humans like to flatter ourselves. Many, if not most, believe that we are all basically good, deep down inside. Therapists, very popular these days, rarely diagnose the human condition accurately. When was the last time […]
“His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it.” Revelation 12:4 October 25, 2023 If it were not for the U.S.A. Israel would
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“Honor widows who are truly widows.” 1 Timothy 5:3 October 24, 2023 Do you know a widow? In our society widows can become invisible. They are there, but we can easily presume that they are taken care of. There are social safety nets that exist that were not in place in the early church. Instructions
“And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, ‘The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob.’” Romans 11:26 October 23, 2023 The Middle East appears to be on the verge of a major war. Could Israel survive if Hezbollah rockets rain down on Israel with Iran’s
“So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.” Romans 11:11 October 20, 2023 If you are a Christian and a non-Jew, have you ever thought that on the basis of that fact,
“What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened.” Romans 11:7 October 19, 2023 Every book of the Bible except for the Gospel of Luke and Acts was written by a Jew. Let that sink in. We as Gentile Christians owe much to the Jews.
“I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.” Romans 11:1 October 18, 2023 Is it not amazing that Israel, after God calling her into existence over 3000 years ago, occupies the world’s attention? How does
“And give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.” Isaiah 62:7 October 17, 2023 The tiny nation of Israel has been under siege since its founding in 1948 as a homeland for Jews from all parts of the world. Arab nations surrounding Israel have attempted on three
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 October 16, 2023 When Jesus confronted the devil in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11), He fought him with Scripture. Here is our example for hand to hand combat with Satan who uses temptation, stealth, and deception
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 October 13, 2023 The Christian warrior must know how to think in responding to difficulties, in exercising discernment, and planning for the future. Learn from how Satan launched his attack against Adam and Eve (Gen.
