Do we love the Word of God; are knowing the Scriptures a priority of our lives; do we eagerly approach the Bible in expectation to know God’s truth? Many things vie for our attentions; many activities call for our participation; many desires compete for our affections. What is our response? Do we eagerly follow... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 3.1-10
In an unusually recorded, but perhaps not so unusual occurrence, Satan is seen standing before the Angel of the Lord to accuse Joshua, the high priest. This mean adversary is descriptively indicting Joshua, and in so doing, accusing all of Israel of their unworthiness, sinfulness, filthiness, and inability to stand before the Holy Lord.... Continue Reading →
Nahum 1.1-15
Though there had been great repentance in Nineveh under the preaching of Jonah 100 years prior, this wicked city turned righteous had once again fallen into the depths of sin. They failed to guard their hearts from evil, from idolatry, from selfish pursuits, and became a stench before the Lord. Judgment was about to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 143.1-12
Relentlessly pursued by an enemy, feeling crushed and in total despair, left alone with none to intercede for him, emotionally drained, and gripped with events, David stopped to consider what he knew to be true; He reflected on his relationship with the Lord God. “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all... Continue Reading →
Hosea 13.1-16
Israel’s sin cast a dark shadow over what could have been; the blessings given by God were lost as they chose to follow godless nations and their heart’s evil intents. The Lord repeatedly called them to return; they repeatedly came back for a short time; and they repeatedly rebelled against Him to walk in... Continue Reading →