“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.
“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;” Ephesians 6:16 October 12, 2023 The current war between Israel and Hamas, among other things, should give us a heightened awareness of what is at stake in the invisible war in which we
“And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 October 11, 2023 If your feet slip in a fight for your life you are in serious trouble. The “caliga” was a half-boot with soles approximately 1/2” thick heavily studded with nail-like studs for foot stability
