Today’s Word
Different Strokes
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 ESV One another – The Greek word allelous is translated “one another.” It comes from the root allos, a word that means “different.” Yeshua wasn’t speaking Greek to…
The Hezekiah Syndrome
“I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.” 2 Kings 20:6 NASB Add – “Just give me a little more time, Lord.”…
The Other Way
“He keeps the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; for not by might shall a man prevail.” 1 Samuel 2:9 NASB Not by might – Multiple Choice Question: How do you get things done? Strength. Power. Ability. Force. Endurance. Potency. None of the above. It’s likely that “none…
Connection
It is not good for the man to be alone. Genesis 2:18 NASB Alone – Brené Brown was the first to offer me the insight into connection. Her TED talk is significant. It must be heard (CLICK HERE). Her research provides the evidence that human beings are “hard-wired for connection,” and it is this single factor…
Exception to the Rule
“There is no one holy like the Lord, indeed, there is no one besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 NASB Besides – Our Western world is light years away from the world of Israel in the 10th century BCE. As a result of two millennia of Christian influence, we…
Afterward
“My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord, my mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation.” 1 Samuel 2:1 NASB Exults – “Exults” isn’t a common expression for us. We might substitute “rejoices,” but neither of these really captures what Hannah feels. In Proverbs the…
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