SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. [Proverbs 16:2] For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. [Mark 4:22] As I read these collected wisdom sayings, I picture king Solomon sitting at his desk by…
the joy of kingdom giving
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 29 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! [1 Chronicles 29:14] Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead,…
to the end of the age!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 28 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly.”…
disturbing video clips
Yesterday I watched video clips that depicted the cruel torture and death of Jesus on the cross, something that I have done many times around this time of year. For my own spiritual journey, watching these graphic scenes has helped me to experience the depth and horror of what Jesus endured, as well as to…
kubernetic!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 23-27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The work of the Levites was to assist the priests, the descendants of Aaron, as they served at the house of the Lord… And so, under the supervision of the priests, the Levites watched over the Tabernacle and the Temple and faithfully carried out their duties of service at the house of…
the reason
Jesus is the reason for THIS season… *** Warning, this is a disturbing video portrayal of the suffering and death of Jesus, taken from Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ”. ***
temple builders
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “The Lord your God is with you,” he declared. “He has given you peace with the surrounding nations. He has handed them over to me, and they are now subject to the Lord and his people. Now seek the Lord your God with all your heart and soul. Build the sanctuary of…
sin is no (April Fool’s) joke
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: God was very displeased with the census, and he punished Israel for it. Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt for doing this foolish thing.” [1 Chronicles 21:7-8] At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus…
danger zone
March 31, 2010 SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, Joab led the Israelite army in successful attacks against the land of the Ammonites. In the process he laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [1 Chronicles 20:1] Keep watch and pray,…
Your will be done
SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.” [1 Chronicles 19:13] “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared…