His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3 Just like the Israelites, our salvation takes us on a journey out of captivity to the eternal promised land. God walks with us… Continue reading An All-Sufficient Life
Category: God’s Word
There’s More to Know
Call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 When I think of various conversations I’ve had or those I’ve overheard, a lot of them have started with, “Well, what’s the craic?” “Any gossip, any scandal?” “Did you hear about…?” Most,… Continue reading There’s More to Know
The Prophecy
And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6 In the midst of their rebellion, their downfall and their disgrace, Israel and Judah could be given no greater hope than… Continue reading The Prophecy
Sinful Condition
And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Genesis 3:8 At the end of Genesis 2 we read of the creation of woman,… Continue reading Sinful Condition
To Know or Not To Know
Daniel 12:8,9 – I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, “O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?” He said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.” The last two chapters of Daniel depict the revelation of events… Continue reading To Know or Not To Know
Desire Truth
Daniel 7:15,16 – As for me, Daniel, my spirit within me was anxious, and the visions of my head alarmed me. I approached one of those who stood there and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of the things. Daniel was greatly distressed… Continue reading Desire Truth
Something Greater
Hosea 6:6 – For I desired mercy and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. (KJV) I find it interesting coming out of the prophetic books, moving into Matthew’s gospel and listening to Jesus quote the prophets, or more accurately, quote the Father. Jesus brought us lots of insights into who… Continue reading Something Greater
Malachi – Part 2 of 5
God’s Boundless Blessing Malachi 1:11 – For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. The priests taught the people the ways of the Lord from the Torah. They were taught… Continue reading Malachi – Part 2 of 5
Zechariah – Part 2 of 5
The Power of God Zechariah 4:8 – This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. In chapters 3 and 4, Zechariah is given two more visions, this time concerning Joshua the priest and Zerubbabel the governor. Joshua was standing… Continue reading Zechariah – Part 2 of 5
Hearts That Burn
Luke 24:32 – They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” Following the Resurrection, two of those who had followed Jesus were walking from Jerusalem to a village called Emmaus. Not surprisingly, they were talking about… Continue reading Hearts That Burn
