Studying the life of David is such a great adventure. His life is an encouragement to any believer, as he experienced great victories and was used in mighty ways by God, and at the same time we see his weaknesses and failures. David’s life gives us all hope; hope that God’s grace and mercy covers …
Tag: Old Testament
When the Best of Us Becomes the Worst In Us
My Bible study group is starting a study on David in a few weeks. In preparation, I’ve been reading in 2 Samuel, and this morning I ran across something that I had never caught previously, regarding a very familiar story. In 2 Samuel 23:8-39 we learn of a group of very special men – …
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Lessons From Leviticus
A person reading Leviticus on the surface may be "put off" a bit by all the descriptions of bloody sacrifice, laws of clean and unclean things, and so many details. But seen through the lens of Christ's sacrifice on the cross, which fulfilled every requirement, it is a beautiful picture of our redemption and atonement. …
When Waiting Makes Idolaters Of Us
Idolatry. The children of Israel struggled with idolatry. We see this pattern many times in the Old Testament. It seems to be a common theme in all of scripture, as even in the New Testament, we are warned over and over against idols. In 1 John, a book written to assure us of …
The Love of God Poured Out
I’ve started a new study this week, Max Lucado’s Experiencing the Heart of Jesus. The sub-title is “Knowing His heart, feeling His love.” I purchased this study quite some time ago, but am just now at a point to pick it up. I’m looking forward to getting to know Jesus with fresh eyes and heart. …
The Way Of The Word 