God Rules, not the Majority
“Only rebel not ye against the LORD,” (Numbers 14:9) In Numbers 13:2, God told Moses, “Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel:” (Numbers 13:2) Twelve spies were to be sent, one from each tribe. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah. Joshua was…
Read MoreTrusting God
“Thus saith the LORD; Curseth be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5) This verse is not saying we shouldn’t trust people. It’s saying we shouldn’t trust people to do things that only God can do. You may have heard people say…
Read MoreGaining the World, Losing Your Soul
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26) Jesus said these words. All His words are true. As God the Son, “…his understanding is infinite.” (Psalm 147:5) Jesus is also the kindest…
Read MoreA Relationship, Not a Job
“And he [the older son] answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy…
Read MoreThe Prodigal Son’s Brother, part 2: Did You Ever Ask for a Kid?
“And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my…
Read MoreDefense of the Prodigal Son’s Brother
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf,…
Read MoreTelling the Truth, Risking Offense
“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” (Matthew 11:6) Jesus was not one who was careless about giving offense by His words. Isaiah 42:2 says, “He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.” Yet at times, Jesus offended people. After He confronted…
Read MoreWhen Does Life Begin?
“…there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.” (Hosea 4:1) The U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion on January 22, 1973, but it’s still a hot topic to this day. For those with honest intentions, though, abortion should hinge on one simple question: is what’s about to be aborted a human…
Read MoreYour Place of Service
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24) When you receive Jesus as Saviour, you become God’s servant. Romans 6:22 says, “But now being made free from…
Read MoreGod’s Longsuffering
“Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.” (Luke 17:28-29) Genesis 6:5 gives us the world’s condition before the…
Read MoreIs There Not a Cause
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that…
Read MoreThe Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ
“The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15) Recognize these words? They’re from the “Hallelujah Chorus” in Handel’s “Messiah.” They are also words of prophecy. One day they’ll come true. All nations, all “kingdoms”, will become the…
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