Josiah was only eight years old when he began to reign as king of Judah. Use the King’s Chart. Samuel was a prophet when Saul became king in 1095 BC. Josiah’s Passover was in the 18th year of his reign, making it 615 BC. Thus, Josiah lived more than 480 years after Samuel. To put […]
In 2017, the Slovenian cyclist, Luka Pibernik, was competing in the Giro d’Italia. When he thought he crossed the finish line first, he raised his arms in triumph. Unfortunately, the race was not over. Another lap remained. His temporary relaxing caused him to fall back into 148th position and lose the race. As Christians, we […]
16/08/2023 Wednesday The Revelation Study of John’s Revelation Chapter 21 Chapter 21 – New Heaven & Earth In Eternity We will be in a New Creation (v.1) The present earth and atmospheric heaven will be gone. In the opening statement of this chapter, John confirms for us the reality of the destruction of the earth […]
When we view this verse in the context of the chapter, we find that it follows the commands to seek those things which are above and to set our affections on them. Then we must kill the fleshly, sensual members of our sinful nature. In addition, we are to put off social sins like anger […]
Sixty or seventy years ago, the secular view of parenting and God’s view shared much common ground. That is no longer the case. God’s view is anchored fast, but the world’s view is like a raft speeding down a raging river, heading toward a destructive waterfall. Transition As we examine the two views of parenting, […]
Why are so many people in our society overweight? Genes and sedentary work may contribute, but I believe the main reason often comes down to their choice of diet. The same is true about spiritually unhealthy Christians. They are spiritually unhealthy because of their choice of mental diet. Transition This evening we are going to […]
We live in a world that places a high value on success. Transition However, worldly success does not satisfy. I want us to see the difference and the benefits of a biblical worldview of success. The Secular Worldview of Success The world’s standard for success Who determines whether you are a success or not? Yourself […]
2/08/2023 Wednesday The Revelation Study of John’s Revelation Chapter 19 Chapter 19 – The Lord Returns The Four Alleluias (Re 19:1-6) Alleluia! Salvation belongs to the Lord (v.1) Alleluia means “Praise ye the Lord.” (First found in Ps 104:35) This is said by a great crowd in heaven, likely Tribulation martyrs […]
So far, in Colossians 3, God has challenged us to seek things above and to set our affection on things above. He commanded us to put to death filthy lustful sins. In addition, He commanded that we put off social sins like anger and abusive talk. God gave us this command because He knows our […]