Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble (Psalm 107.1-2). Those of us who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary, who have been... Continue Reading →
Galatians 2.15-3.9
Being justified by Christ, we are able to fully live; we have been given new life in Christ; we have been born again by the very Spirit of God and made a child of the eternal Father. By the law, we are able to realize the depth of our sinfulness; by the law we... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 9.1-18
Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight (Proverbs 9.6). First, we are exhorted to “leave our simple ways;” we must forsake them, leave them behind, and have nothing to do with them. These “simple ways” are ways of foolishness, of walking in our own wisdom, of following the... Continue Reading →
1 Chronicles 28.9-21
David, prior to his death, charged his son Solomon regarding his character, his ambition, and the work set before him. Solomon’s task would not be easy; following his father’s reign would be challenging. Yet, David set him up for success, provided for needed materials and labor to build the temple in Jerusalem, and then... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 8.10-22
Ironically, the Israelites were not satisfied with God; they were not content with what He had done and given to them; they were not confident of His continued leadership in their lives. They wanted a king; they wanted something different, believing that would bring greater satisfaction and hope for their future. Samuel sought to... Continue Reading →