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 →
“Seeking Advice”
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 →
Belief Unto Life
“…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 All Began With A Look
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 →
Remaining silent does not change the truth, but obeying the truth changes you.
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 →
John 14:6
(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 →
The Small Things are Big Things
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 →
GOD’S Marriage Law Genesis 2:24
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 →
Is there any word from the LORD?
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 →
Do not be quick to commit, consider the consequences first!
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 →
