Romans 9-11 is primarily about the Jewish people but includes wisdom about salvation for all. When Paul wrote this letter, there would have been conflict between the young church of Christ-followers and the law-abiding Jewish people who did not believe Jesus was the Messiah. I’m sure there were many Jewish people who were not all …
Tag: Sovereignty of God
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.03.19]
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Do you know who said those words, and to whom they were said? Today and tomorrow we are reading the book of Esther. Over 30 years have passed since the Jews returned to Israel, but Esther …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.20.19]
Today we pick back up with our friend, Daniel, who is still in exile in Babylon. Daniel has risen to prominence as a wise man after interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2). Daniel was taken captive around 604 BC; it’s now 52 years later and Belshazzar is on the throne. If Daniel was a young teenager …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.17.19]
Today we reach the conclusion of Job. The last five chapters (38-42) contain God’s response to all that has been said before. Just like He hears our every word and thought, God has been listening to Job’s complaints and the attempt of his friends to give answers. In His wisdom, He steps into the conversation …
No Expiration Dates
If you’re like me, the occasion often arises when you need to examine the expiration dates on all those things that have ended up in your refrigerator and pantry. You know what I’m talking about, those items that you bought for the new recipe (that didn’t turn out as hoped) or for the visiting relative …
