How strong are your opinions? My mama taught me, “Opinions are like belly buttons: everybody has one!” Did you know the Bible talks about opinions? Romans 14:1 – Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. The NASB translates the Greek noun dialogismos …
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Three Ways (We Think) We Know Better Than God
I woke up this morning reflecting on the scripture I read yesterday and the blog that resulted from it. I believe this is God’s way of telling me to revisit this passage and bring the lessons from Saul’s life a little closer to home. 1 Samuel 13-15 left us with a pretty broad application point. …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [09.21.19]
Have you ever used the phrase, “I could see the handwriting on the wall?” Do you know where that originated? Today’s read included Daniel 5, which tells the story. Belshazzar is the now the king (a descendant of Nebuchadnezzar, perhaps his grandson). He gives a great banquet for more than 1,000 people (nobles, wives, concubines). …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.07.19]
Today’s read of Daniel 4 contains the story of Nebuchadnezzar’s humbling. This king of Babylon has come face to face with the power of the Most High God several times as he dealt with these Jewish exiles. He knows Daniel and his friends have a connection to “a” god, but he has not yet acknowledged …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.26.19]
Today’s read of Ezekiel 26-28 contains God’s words against the nation of Tyre; he also specifically addresses the king of Tyre. Part of this passage might be familiar to you. In 28:11-19 God addresses the king of Tyre, but seems to clearly refer to what only can be Satan, as He describes his original beauty, …
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