1st Kings 18:33-39 Elijah, one of GOD’S greatest prophets had an encounter with 450 prophets of the false god Baal. By GOD’S power, Elijah utterly defeats Baal’s prophets, revealing Jehovah as the one true and living GOD. Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, grudgingly sought revenge, seeking the life of Elijah. 1st Kings 19:2 How... Continue Reading →
(KJV) “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1st Corinthians 10:13) No temptation... Continue Reading →
In Joshua 1:5, God assured Joshua of His support. Just as He had been with Moses, GOD promised to never leave or forsake Joshua. Joshua witnessed the challenges Moses and Aaron faced in leading the people, including the complaints and doubts from the ancestors of those Joshua was now entrusted to guide to the promised... Continue Reading →
Despite Israel’s irreverence, it was never GOD’s desire that His people die. Jeremiah the prophet was given a message from GOD in Jeremiah 26 and instructed to not diminish a word. The intent of the message was that they may listen, change their minds and obey. If they would, GOD would relent in enforcing the consequences... Continue Reading →
“…behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one; but go your way, show yourself to the... Continue Reading →
After the death of Joshua and his generation, “...there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD or the work that he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10) The fruit of ignorance is found in the verses that follow. “…the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the... 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 →
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 →
In the third year of King Jehoiakim, the first collection of prisoners were taken captive by the Babylonians. Among them were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azaria. (2nd Kings 24:1) (Daniel 1:1) Those meeting specific conditions were chosen to be students of the Chaldean’s language and customs that they may serve in king Nebuchadnezzar’s court. (Daniel... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 