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 →
Psalm 86.1-17
The specific situation which prompted David to write this Psalm is not known. However, from the text it is clear that he was facing difficulty and oppression from others as he requested specific help from the Lord. It is also clear he was not hopeless, as he continually came back to worship the Lord... Continue Reading →
Romans 14.1-12
Paul wrote to the church at Rome of interpersonal relationships and our tendency to judge others. In this, he exhorted that we first look at ourselves; to consider our own actions, thoughts, and intentions. Being called to be holy, to live in a manner that pleases the Lord, it is good to spend time... Continue Reading →
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