In Daniel 4:10-16, Nebuchadnezzar speaks of a dream that troubled him. After calling on the wise men of Babylon to give an interpretation, just as before, when they failed in Chapter 2, he was left disappointed. Nebuchadnezzar turned his attention to Daniel who had accurately told and interpreted the previous dream where others had failed.... Continue Reading →
“Do not add an extra window to your ark.”
When choosing to employ liberties in obeying a command of GOD, be sure to not add an extra window to your ark. Within His word, GOD has set boundaries. To go beyond those lines is to transgress the law of GOD. The Bible calls this sin. “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin... Continue Reading →
“The Highway of the Upright”
(KJV) “The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.” Proverbs 16:17 (NKJV) “The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.” Highway- mes-il-law' From H5549; a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically, a viaduct, a... Continue Reading →
Jesus, the Son of GOD
Can we claim to serve the GOD of the Bible and believe that Jesus is not the Son of GOD? After being asked by Jesus, who do men say that I the Son of Man am? Peter confessed, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 Just before the Eunuch was... Continue Reading →
Thy Word
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11 Hid- tsâphan, tsaw-fan'- to hoard up for reserve… “…to conceal, so that a thing may be secret, private, inaccessible; to treasure up. Strongs Regarding the word of GOD, we need to be hoarders. We should be accumulating and... Continue Reading →
Come To GOD On HIS Terms
Jesus identifies the broad path that leads to destruction, as one that many will find. (Matthew 7:13) Concessions made within Christianity are intended to broaden the path and be more inclusive. The Gospel is certainly for all, in that sense, it is very inclusive. However, it only includes those who come to GOD on His... Continue Reading →
Search The Scriptures
Division under the umbrella of Christianity abounds in our nation. Much of that division can be attributed to Biblical illiteracy. Some only know or believe what they have been told by those who stand in the pulpits of the buildings they worship in. Others, base their faith on nothing more than the family faith. Meaning,... Continue Reading →
Pride> Anger> Hastiness> Unplanned Losses
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, along with Daniel, were found ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers in the Babylonian realm, regarding matters of wisdom and understanding. (Daniel 1:20) Needless to say, these men were valuable to the king. After being told that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego failed to bow before his golden image, the... Continue Reading →
Three, bound, and down? Four, up, and walking!
“No other GOD can deliver like this!” King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon reckoned that no god, not even the GOD of Israel, could save Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, if they failed to bow before his golden image a second time. “…who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?" (Daniel 3:15) Nebuchadnezzar assumed a godlike... Continue Reading →
Accommodative, Productive or Destructive
In an effort to keep from losing his congregation to Rehoboam, Jeroboam implemented idol worship and rejected the Levites from serving as priest to the LORD. (1st Kings 12:27-33, 2nd Chronicles 11:14) In doing so, he weeded out those who were spiritually strong. (2nd Chronicles 11:15-16) The ones who stayed, at the very least were... Continue Reading →
