In our present-day culture, women bristle at the thought of submission to men. As a result, they often choose live-in relationships over marriage. Often, those who do marry, rule the home and keep their husbands under their thumbs through manipulation. Thus, it is common for women to get upset when they read God’s command in […]
Jeremiah The Fruitless Prophet Lesson 10 – The First Siege Begins Jeremiah 21-24 Date: 16 December 2020 – Jer20 Dates and chronology are based largely on www.generationword.com/notes/jeremiah/prelim-notes.pdf Used by permission. 1. The Siege Began (Jer 21). a. Nebuchadrezzar approached Jerusalem and King Zedekiah was fearful (21:1-2). He asked Jeremiah to enquire of the Lord for […]
Though we may disagree with a civil leader’s conduct and policies, we must not be insubordinate. A Christian, who speaks evil of a civil leader, speaks evil of God who gave him that leader. Transition Titus 3:1-3. Here, God gives us two reminders about our civil duties that ought to challenge us to do right […]
God’s chastening seems out of context here. As I pondered and prayed over why the apostle reminds these Jews of God’s chastening, I discovered that the word translated “chastening” (v.5) actually refers to the whole training and education of children. It includes much more than just discipline. He is speaking of God’s spiritual training, which […]
God called Moses to lead about 3 million Jews out of slavery in Egypt, through the wilderness for 40 years and to the border of the Promised Land of Israel. During that time, many people rebelled against his leadership including, on one occasion, his own brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam. When that happened, he […]
God just had Paul explain to us the Word-filled life that occurs when a Christian lets the Word of Christ dwell in him richly. We learned that this will result in teaching, admonishing, singing, and giving thanks. These are evidence of a Word-filled (Spirit-filled) life. Now God has Paul list practical applications of the Word-filled […]