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 →
Heaven is described in scripture as the eternal dwelling place of GOD. The book of Revelation paints a beautiful picture of how wonderful it will be in His presence for eternity. Revelation 22:1-5 Hell on the other hand is described in scripture as a place of torment. Symbolic language is used to described how terrible... Continue Reading →
(KJV) “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (BBE) “I am the true and living way: no one comes to the Father but by me.” Way- a road; a progress (the route, act, or distance); figuratively a mode or means: - journey, (high-) way.... Continue Reading →
As Christians sometimes we may feel like what we do, or, what we feel like we are able to do, really does not make that big of a difference therefore why bother. We may wrongly assume that because we are not an Elder, Deacon, Preacher, or Bible Class Teacher, then we do not have a... Continue Reading →
When asked the question “…is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?” (Matthew 19:3) Jesus answered by appealing to the instruction given to the 1st man and woman in Genesis 2:24. “Have ye not read that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female and said,... Continue Reading →
In Jeremiah 37:17, King Zedekiah asked the prophet Jeremiah “Is there any word from the Lord?” Out of context it appears that Zedekiah understood, appreciated, and respected the word of the LORD. However, in context, while he may have understood that the word of the LORD was truth, he had a tough time accepting and... Continue Reading →
After the decree that prohibited anyone from praying to any god or human except Darius was signed, those who conspired against Daniel, assembled with excitement to watch as he returned to his home. (Daniel 6:10-11) As expected, they found him in front of the window that faced Jerusalem, kneeling in prayer. Immediately, they approached the... Continue Reading →
In Daniel 6, rather than looking to Daniel and appreciating the excellent spirit that he possessed, his fellow workers sought to destroy him. They could have learned from Daniel and sought to follow in his footsteps. They would have learned about Daniel’s trust in His GOD and how those who humble themselves will be exalted.... Continue Reading →
Daniel, GOD’S faithful servant, had survived Babylonian captivity and gained favor with King Darius. Daniel, and two others were assigned an administrative role. Their special work was to oversee the one-hundred and twenty princes placed over the various provinces throughout the kingdom, to ensure that the king suffered no loss financially. “…Daniel distinguished himself above... Continue Reading →
Desiring to destroy Daniel, due to jealousy, the governors and princes devise a plan to use Daniel’s unshakeable allegiance to GOD against him. “They assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live forever.” Daniel 6:6 This was not a casual, peaceful assembly. “Assembled together” in this verse means, to gather tumultuously,... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 