Jesus answered him,“You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.” John 19:11 ESV As Jesus stood there in front…
Knowing the True Word
Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring of David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” John 4:42 ESV Don’t assume spiritual things! There are all sorts of “spiritual understandings” that Believers have…
When Turmoil Comes
This is a prayer of Habakkuk the prophet: Lord, I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, Lord, by what you accomplished. In our time repeat those deeds; in our time reveal them again. But when…
The Lord responded to Joshua, “Get up! Why are you lying there face down? Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenantal commandment! They have taken some of the riches; they have stolen them and deceitfully put them among their…
Too Much Good Life?
Be sure you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today. When you eat your fill, when you build and occupy good houses, when your cattle and…
An Avoidable Mistake
David told Joab and the leaders of the army, “Go, count the number of warriors from Beer Sheba to Dan. Then bring back a report to me so I may know how many we have.” 1 Chronicles 21:2 NET It…
Responding to Fear
The messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.” Genesis 32:6 NET It is said that “time heals all wounds.” This saying is…
Longingly
But Lot’s wife looked back longingly and was turned into a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26 NET Who doesn’t like to walk into an ice cream shop and have 32 flavors to choose from? How about adding something extra, like…
When the Season Comes
Is anything impossible for the Lord? I will return to you when the season comes round again and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:14 NET We realize at an early age that we are limited to what we can…
All-Powerful in Your Situation
Scripture And the Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s hand shortened? Now you will see whether my word to you will come true or not!” Numbers 11:23 NET Application Moses had to deal with a ton of people and…