Genesis 24 God hears the prayers of His servants Not too many years ago in our country, it was common to place ads in publications offering oneself as a bride seeking a husband. In Genesis 24, we find the reverse. Abraham sends his trustworthy servant in search of a bride for his son, who is […]
Genesis 20 Sometimes God allows the unrighteous to act more righteously than us to show us how truly unrighteous we are. For example, we find Abraham in a strange land due to his not seeking God’s direction. In his mind, he thinks, “Surely no one fears God in this place. They will kill me because […]
Genesis 12 to 15 We do not know what lies ahead for 2022, but we can trust God that He is a promise keeper. As we begin this year, we can take a page out of Abram’s life to learn to trust God “each step of the way.” God told Abram to leave and go […]
Genesis 11 Terah and Abraham Terah was an idol worshipper, and Abraham, as his son, grew up in that environment. Today there are children like Abraham who do not grow up in God-centered homes. Yet he is an example of one who chose the God way, not the idol way. What does that teach us? […]
Genesis 10 and 11 Today’s generation is interested in studying genealogy. They study their family line and record their ancestors and learn much about each person beyond their birth date and death date. Moses was the first to list a genealogical record. From him, we have the history of Noah’s family. Interestingly in Genesis 10, […]
Rev 13-15 The Contrast of Evil vs. Truth John offers the stark reality of evil and the glory of truth. Both the evil and the Truth have followers who are obedient to their words, yet the outcome is vastly different. As always, the beast is a master counterfeiter. His follower’s loyalty is noted by the […]
Jude, Contend earnestly! Leaving 2021, Jude prepares us for 2022 as we walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. He was eager to write to his fellow believers but now he says I am “compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to […]
As we leave this year, may we consider that the focus is always the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. These words are given to “teach, reprove, correct and train us in righteousness.” [2 Tim 3:16] The reader is blessed if they “read the words of this prophecy aloud, and hear and […]
2nd and 3rd John John is now well advanced in age, but he is still sharp in mind and spirit. John never married, never had children, yet he has had the blessings of spiritual children who love the Messiah just as he. Like Peter, John is saying you have not seen him or touched him, […]
1 John Beloved is one of John’s favorite words, and he uses that word as he pens this book to those he loves. The reason is that Jesus gave this commandment: “I give you a new commandment – to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. […]
