Posts from February 2016

REFLECTIONS

As we reflect in the Old Testament, the ancient writings have shown us that Moses bowed before the ark and met with God. The ark at that time rested in a tent. As time moved on, the ark was housed in a Temple built by King Solomon. That first Temple was used by the Lord…

OUR GOD SAVES

In Joshua chapter 6, the Lord tells us that the city Jericho had been given over to the nation Israel. The victory over Jericho had been secured by the Lord! Furthermore, Joshua tells us, Jericho was locked up tight. No one was allowed to come in or go out. Jericho knew the nation Israel was…

A WORD TO THE WISE

1 Timothy 3:14…you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Timothy had been saved by grace…

THE TRUTH BE KNOWN

As we have spent a portion of our lives “Seeking Truth” we must give credit where credit is due; the Bible. In the Bible we find a reemerging figure reveal Himself over and over. That figure is Jesus Christ himself. As we study the claims of the man Jesus, we quickly realize something. Jesus proclaimed…

THE BLINDING POWER OF OUR PRIDE

Isaiah 1:2 “I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; the ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, My people do not consider.” Alas, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who are corrupters! They have forsaken…

JESUS OUR PASSOVER LAMB

As Jesus gathered with His disciples in the Upper Room, He declared to them that He had desired to partake with them on the solemn night. At the time of their gathering Passover was being celebrated. Jesus knowing he was heading for the cross wanted to equip His disciples with knowledge. His desire was and…

DRUNKEN FOOLISHNESS

King Benhadad, the king of Syria, in his drunken stupor decided to go and fight against King Ahab and the nation Israel. After the sound defeat of Syria, Benhadad humbled himself before King Ahab. How the reality continually comes true since the Lord proclaimed “I’ll bless those who bless Israel, I’ll curse those who curse…

EASY FOR JESUS

When I take a moment and think how easy it was for Jesus to agree to die on a cross for His creation, I quickly become convicted and perhaps embarrassed why it took so long for me to receive that reality. It was easy for Jesus to say “Yes I will go down from heavens…

COMMUNION TIME WITH JESUS

As a body of Christ we often meet together for Communion. Communion is a time set aside to met with Jesus. It’s a time that is set aside to be with Jesus. Often we are busy. When Jesus came to Mary, and Martha’s house, Martha occupied herself with the business of life rather than sitting…

INDEPENDENCE FOR AMERICA

We’ve celebrated another wonderful Independence Day here in America.  What a time we had.  Celebrations galore! Fascinating, as we celebrate we are holding high the hopes of Mr. John Adams.  In his writing to his wife Abigail, Mr. Adams expressed that he had hoped the signing of the Declaration of Independence would amount to be…