“Oh, that there were a heart like this in them, to fear Me, and to keep all My commandments all the days, that it might be well with them, and with their sons forever.” Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh – God feels! Yes, I know that the Greek philosophers and theologians among us will tell you that…
“and sends rain on the just and the unjust” Matthew 5:45 I have a hard time understanding God’s battle plan. If I were running the cosmic war, I would make it as difficult as possible on my enemies and as wonderful as I could for my allies. I’d be sure that my troops got the…
Usually I don’t hear much from the Today’s Word audience. But in the last few days, as we examined several passages dealing with the idea of a redeemed relationship between a man and a woman, I am suddenly getting a lot of replies. We looked at several powerful and interesting verses in the Bible that…
QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1 Peter 1:13-14 says that we need to set out minds to action, be fully committed to Christ and be obedient – not being conformed to the former lusts of the body. What do you think Peter means when he says that we must set out minds to action? girding up the…
“you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” Exodus 18:21 Leaders – “He’s a prince among men.” That’s the use of the Hebrew word…
“you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” Exodus 18:21 Dishonest Gain – Watch out! Don’t get ripped off! The last thing we want…
David was a great leader. He had all the attributes we seek in the most worthy commanders. He came up through the ranks, not from nobility. He knew the heart of the people because he was one of them. He showed courage from an early age. He was not afraid to state his mind or…
“you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” Exodus 18:21 Truth – Did Jethro tell Moses to find men who wouldn’t lie? Is that…
“you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” Exodus 18:21 Fear – What kind of men fear God? The answer depends entirely on the…
“you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” Exodus 18:21 Able – So, you’ve determined that you will stand against the culture of power…
