As the people of Israel prepared to cross the Jordan River and begin conquering the Promised Land, the Lord gave instructions on how to divide the land. Two tribes, Reuben and Gad, requested to settle on the east side of the river; they saw the land was good for their livestock and homes. The Lord... Continue Reading →
In the Beginning… God John 1.1-18
Jesus Christ is God; He is Eternal; He is Creator of all; He is our Savior; He is the only Savior. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was... Continue Reading →
Called to love others – Philemon 1-25
Do we love loving the saints; are we encouraged to hear of other believers loving the Lord? Paul wrote to the church, and specifically to his friend, Philemon, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Paul met Onesimus in Rome and had led him to salvation in Christ. seeking to honor Philemon, Paul was sending Onesimus back... Continue Reading →
Victory in Spiritual Battles
2 Chronicles 20.1-17 Faced with his enemy, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was filled with fear; he knew his inability to gain victory against overwhelming opposition. Recognizing his weakness and inability, he sought the Lord. Having assembled the people together, Jehoshaphat prayed, O, LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You... Continue Reading →
Praising God’s Glorious Name
1 Chronicles 29.1-20 Knowing his death was near and that he would not build the Lord’s Temple, David arranged for his son Solomon to complete the work. The necessary supplies were gathered, the work had been distributed to the people, and David carefully charged and instructed Solomon. Knowing God’s covenant with David that his... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 