Exodus 15.1-18         The ten plagues were completed. Pharaoh, anguishing over the loss of his firstborn, summoned Moses to take the people out of Egypt. Having been protected from death by the blood of the Passover Lamb, the Israelites began their journey out of bondage. Facing the Red Sea and being hunted by the ferocious... Continue Reading →

Exodus 3.1 -12         Though they had enjoyed a time of prosperity and favor in Egypt, the people of Israel had been relegated to slavery. The Lord saw their distress and heard their cry for help and deliverance. After 400 years of living in a foreign land, the Lord was about to deliver them. He... Continue Reading →

Psalm 23.1-6              Psalm 23 is the most familiar of all Psalms. It is memorized by children and quoted by individuals of all ages. It inspires, encourages, strengthens, and motivates the believer to continue moving forward when the path seems dark and wearisome, when the unknown looms large and dangers seem to abound, when opposition... Continue Reading →

The Sinful Forgiven                Do we learn from our mistakes and the mistakes of others? Knowing sin has consequences, do we take notice and learn from our sin and from those who have chosen a sinful path? At times it is easy to judge, but not learn; to bemoan circumstances of others, but take no... Continue Reading →

Micah 5.1-6God works through the events of history to accomplish His purpose, His sovereign design. Nothing happens by mere “coincidence,” as every detail is intentionally prescribed by God. Micah prophesied impending judgment on the nation of Judah because of their persistent, negligent failure to follow the Lord and their determined wicked rebellion in following false... Continue Reading →