“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.” Proverbs 11:13 One of the words used in place of gossip in the OKJ is the word talebearer. Talebearer- râkı̂yl raw-keel' From H7402; a scandal monger (as travelling about): - slander, carry tales, talebearer... Strongs The Bible uses the word... Continue Reading →
Jerusalem, the city where twelve-year-old Jesus was traveling to with His parents, was a special place. Yet, it was not the city itself that made this a special trip, but rather what it was they were going there to do and WHO had called them there to do it. This meal commemorated GOD’S deliverance of... Continue Reading →
The Gospel of Jesus was the heart and soul of 1st century preaching. “…let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this…” Acts 2:36-37 “This is the stone, which was set at naught of you builders,... Continue Reading →
When the Philistine giant Goliath, taunted Israel, challenging them to a one-on-one battle, no one in Israel’s camp accepted. “When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.” 1st Samuel 17:11David however, said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go... Continue Reading →
In Esther 4, a Jewish man named Mordecai, learns of a plot intended to destroy the entirety of his people within the Kingdom of Ahasuerus, king of Persia. This decision came as a result of Mordecai’s refusal to bow before prince Haman. (Esther 3:2-6) Filled with wrath, Haman presented a convincing case to king Ahasuerus,... Continue Reading →
“For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1st Samuel 16:7This was said by the LORD to Samuel when the sons of Jesse were being considered for king Saul’s replacement. Eliab was thought to have initially been the one by... Continue Reading →
2nd Chronicles 14:9-13 In 2nd Chronicles 14:9, Zerah the Ethiopian came out againstAsa and his army to Mareshah with an army of 1 million men and 300 chariots. Asa had assembled a group of men that totaled 580,000, who were identified as mighty men of valor in 2nd Chronicles 14:8. The Ethiopians had nearly doubled... Continue Reading →
As a result of King Solomon’s decision to ignore the instruction of GOD and take foreign wives, his heart was turned away from serving GOD. “Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.” (1st Kings 11:6) The consequences of Solomon’s decision were... Continue Reading →
“…these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” John 20:31 To say I believe in Jesus is more than just a statement. What must follow, for that statement to have any substance, kept many from ever moving... Continue Reading →
It has been said regarding looking upon another in lust, “…it doesn’t hurt to look, just as long as you do not touch.” King David, however, would argue otherwise. For David, it all began with a look. David’s look, led to adultery, deception and ultimately murder. When David first gazed upon Bathsheba, he was presented... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 