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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
Leviticus 19:4 “Do not turn to idols, nor make yourselves molded gods, (WHY?) “I AM the LORD your GOD.” The purpose of idols and molded images was to make something to worship and be in awe of. GOD asks, “…Why would you do that? I AM your Creator; you are to be in awe of... Continue Reading →
Partiality regarding one’s station in life, gossip, putting your neighbor’s life in danger, hating your brother in your heart, being indifferent to sin, taking vengeance, and bearing grudges, all show a lack of love and are condemned. (Leviticus 19:15-17) “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Our treatment of others is a direct reflection of... Continue Reading →
When informed that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow before his image, king Nebuchadnezzar, “…flew into a rage and ordered the three men to be brought before him and asked, ….is it true that you refuse to worship my god and to bow down to the gold statue I have set up? Daniel 3:13-14 GNB... Continue Reading →
Decide before the music begins or else you’ve waited too late… In Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar had a golden image constructed and set up in the plain of Dura. Nebuchadnezzar’s image is estimated to have been ninety to one-hundred feet tall. An order was given by the king to gather the princes, governors, captains, counselors,... Continue Reading →
In 2nd Peter 1:4-9, Peter identifies one who has “…escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (V4) and is growing in their new life. “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in... Continue Reading →
Nearly everyone looks up to someone. Little brother sees big brother and wants to be like him. The young son, like his father, or the daughter, her mother. Perhaps it is a grandparent, coach, teacher, preacher, an elder or spiritual matriarch. Whatever hat or hats we wear, for those watching with the intent to follow... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 