Genesis 26:15-18 “Now THE PHILISTINES HAD STOPPED UP ALL THE WELLS which his {Isaac’s} father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, and they had filled them with earth. 16 And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.” 17 Then Isaac departed from there and pitched his tent … Continue reading Samson, The Philistines, And The Wells Of Refreshing.

Psalm 49:3–4 “My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will disclose my dark saying on the harp.” – – If you’re wondering, “What in the world does this verse have to do with the Sea of Galilee,” well wonder no … Continue reading The Sea Of Galilee.

Psalm 22:1 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning?” – The Psalms have always been a source of great peace and comfort to the man or woman of God, like these words Jesus spoke from the cross.  Though … Continue reading The 19th Book.

2 Timothy 3:16-17. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction inrighteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – – Why was the Bible given to us? According to the verse above, it was given, ultimately, … Continue reading Divisions Of The New Testament.

II Peter 3:18 “….but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” – – The Bible full of stories about heroes of old, incredible adventures, and way better drama than any Hollywood script! 💖 It is, by far, THE MOST amazing … Continue reading Divisions Of The Old Testament.

Psalm 23 “The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He MAKETH me to lie down in green pastures. He LEADETH me beside the still waters. He RESTORETH my soul. He LEADETH me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake….” – – Of all the offices, types, and pictures of Jesus in … Continue reading The Good Shepherd.

Genesis 3:17-20 “Then to Adam He (God) said, “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: “Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life. … Continue reading God’s Formula For Successful Relationships.

Genesis 49:1, 22 “And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days: “Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.” 22 “Joseph is a fruitful bough, A fruitful bough by a well; His branches run over … Continue reading The Woman At The Well.

1 Samuel 17:45-47 “45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver … Continue reading Ephes Dammim: The Boundary Of The Blood.

Matthew 13:45-46 45…”the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. – – This wonderful verse from Matthew 13 is part of a series of parables.  It is the chapter where Jesus … Continue reading A Question Of Worth.

1 Kings 18:37-39 37 “Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that You are the LORD God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again.” 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and … Continue reading Our Lamb Was Not Consumed!

Mark 9:2-8 2″Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. 4 And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter answered … Continue reading Transfiguration!

Exodus 29:26-27 NKJV “26 Then you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s consecration and WAVE it as a wave offering before the Lord ; and it shall be your portion. 27 And from the ram of the consecration you shall consecrate the breast of the wave offering which is WAVED, and the thigh … Continue reading The Wave And Heave Offerings.

Deuteronomy 14:4-6 4 These are the beasts which you shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat, 5 The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois. 6 And every beast that parts the hoof, and separates the cleft into two claws, and chews the … Continue reading Cloven Hooves.

Hurry Up! 2 Corinthians 6:1-3:  "Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation." - - God is always encouraging us to rest in Him, to relax, not worry or be stressed.  But there is one instance in all of scripture where He tells us to hurry up.  It's here in … Continue reading Hurry up!

1 Corinthians 3:12-15 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with GOLD, SILVER, PRECIOUS STONES, WOOD, HAY, STRAW, 13 “Each one’s WORK will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work of what SORT it is. 14 If anyone’s WORK which … Continue reading What Sort Is Your Work?

Ephesians 3:14-19 “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may … Continue reading Knowledge That Passes Knowing?

1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message which we have heard from Him (Jesus) and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk … Continue reading No Open Doors.

John 10:27-29 29 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall NEVER perish; neither shall ANYONE snatch them out of MY HAND. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able … Continue reading The Realm Of “Maybe.”

Genesis 3:8-9 “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” … Continue reading Where Are You?

Ezekiel 18:1-3 “The word of the Lord came to me again, saying, “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’” “As I live,” says the Lord God , “YOU SHALL NO LONGER USE THIS … Continue reading Sour Grapes.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 ” For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” – – Spiritual warfare is certainly a hot … Continue reading Mind Games.

Genesis 21:9-11 9”And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. 10 Therefore she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.” 11 And the matter was very displeasing in … Continue reading Who’s Your Mama?

Matthew 6:20 “Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” – – I have heard a sermon or two on this passage that left me feeling ashamed or that I had … Continue reading O Ye Of Little Faith.

Jeremiah 23:4-8 “4 I will set up SHEPHERDS over them who will FEED THEM; and they shall FEAR NO MORE, NOR BE DISMAYED, NOR SHALL THEY BE LACKING,” says the LORD. “Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, 5 That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness … Continue reading YHVH Tsidkenu.

Psalm 51:10-12 10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God,  And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.  12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.” – – This … Continue reading A Clean Heart!

Do Not Love the World “15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” – – At first glance, this verse seems to condemn you for being worldly because you don’t love God enough, doesn’t it?  How many … Continue reading The Love OF The Father.

James 2:14-18 “What does  it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them … Continue reading The Root Produces The Fruit.

Galatians 5:3-4 “3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW; you have FALLEN FROM GRACE.” – – What does it mean to fall from grace?  Here’s a better question:  Can … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace?

"And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 - - You've probably heard a sermon or two about this at some point in your life.  You may have either felt threatened or had the living daylights scared out … Continue reading The UNpardonable Sin?

Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Way 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” … Continue reading The Gate Is Not The Door.

Luke 15:1-3 1 “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying…….” – (Jesus teaches in parables) – These are three of the most … Continue reading The Joy Of The Finder!

John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away (lifts up); and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide … Continue reading You Know His Voice.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 18 “Now all things are of God who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” … Continue reading You Are A Living Love Letter.

1 Peter 1:15-16 “….but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” [Leviticus 11:44-45] – – Holiness is a popular topic in the Church today.  Because it is so widely taught, it is rarely questioned. No question about … Continue reading The Opposite Of Holiness.

Genesis 49:1-4 “1 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you IN THE LAST DAYS: 2 Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.  3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, My might and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity and the excellency … Continue reading Blessings Of Reuben, Simeon, And Levi.

Genesis 49:1-2 ” 1 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days:  2 “Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.” - - Jacob was about to die and be gathered to his fathers.  Just prior to his death, however, … Continue reading Blessings Of Jacob Over Zebulun And Naphtali.

Acts 9:1-2 1 “Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.” – … Continue reading Paul And Ananias.

John 16:12-13 12 “I still have MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU, BUT YOU CANNOT BEAR THEM NOW. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell … Continue reading The Words In Red.

John 8:2-6 “Now early in the morning He (Jesus) came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, … Continue reading Neither Do I Condemn You.

Matthew 25:14-19 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had received the … Continue reading The Parable Of The Talents.

Revelation 5:1-4 1 "And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” 3 And … Continue reading The Scroll With Seven Seals.

Proverbs 25:2 "2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." - - Some things recorded in scripture kinda leave you scratching your head, don't they?  For instance, why did God name the two pillars of Solomon's Temple?  Seems like kind of … Continue reading The Pillars Of Solomon’s Temple.

Deuteronomy 30:1-3 “1 Now it shall come to pass, when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God drives you, 2 and you return to the Lord your God and obey … Continue reading Awesome God, AWESOME BOOK!

Jonah 1:1-3 "Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and … Continue reading The Curious Story Of Jonah.

Matthew 15:20-31 “Jesus departed from there (Tyre and Sidon), skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. So the … Continue reading At Jesus’ Feet.

Matthew 24:1-3 "Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them (His disciples), “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not … Continue reading Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Joshua 6:1-6 "Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.  And the Lord said to Joshua: "See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. You shall march around the city once. This you shall do six … Continue reading Victory Is A Person!

Esther 4:14 {Mordecai to Esther} “14 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” – (Queen Esther ponders Mordecai’s … Continue reading Hadassah

Revelation 4:1-4  "1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”  2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.  … Continue reading The Elders Of Revelation.

John 11:1-4 "Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love … Continue reading Lazarus! Come Forth!

John 3:16-18 "14...as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not … Continue reading You Are Here—>

Exodus 26:1  "“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them." - - As you have seen in this series, for those who have been following along, every facet of the Tabernacle of Moses teaches us … Continue reading Four-Times Covered!

Ruth 3:18 "Then she (Naomi) said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.” - ("Sit still my daughter.")  - If there were ever a time in history when we need a real big miracle, now … Continue reading Sit Still My Daughter

Ephesians 6:13-17 "13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in THE EVIL DAY, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back!

Hebrews 10:19-22 19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by A NEW AND LIVING WAY which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in … Continue reading A New And Living Way

Genesis 22 22 "Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt … Continue reading A Very Unusual Request

Exodus 33:8-10 8 "So it was, whenever Moses went out to the tabernacle, that all the people rose, and each man stood AT HIS TENT DOOR and watched Moses until he had gone into the tabernacle. 9 And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood … Continue reading Turn Your Back On The Desert

Psalm 126:5 "5 Those who sow in tears, Shall reap in joy." - - You've all, no doubt, heard it said that you reap what you sow, right?  Now, under the Old Covenant, that was bad news:  Do bad, get bad; Do good, get good.  As if that weren't bad enough, it says in Hosea 8:7a, "They … Continue reading Sowing And Reaping

"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive." (I Corinthians 15:22 NKJV) This particular verse is a wonderful promise to those of us who believe.  However, it is this verse that as been used by Unitarians and Universalists to mean that everyone is automatically saved and, therefore, going … Continue reading It’s About Choice

1 Samuel 5:1-4 "Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon and set it by Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen on … Continue reading The “god” Of The Philistines

I Thessalonians 4:13-17 "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to … Continue reading Look Up: Your Redemption Draws Near!

John 1:29 "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'" - - If you've ever been in any church, anywhere at all, no doubt you have heard this verse.  By the Holy Spirit, John revealed the truth of Who … Continue reading No More Double Talk, Please.

Deuteronomy 34:1-7 “Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land of Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as … Continue reading The Secret Of Moses’ Longevity.

1 John 1:8-10 "8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we … Continue reading Never Again.

God Protects His People Psalm 121:4 "4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep." -   - Of all the nations and ethnic groups on earth, none has been more hated and persecuted than the Jewish people.  Yet amazingly, because of God's grace and mercy, they have remained intact, their ancient language … Continue reading Galilee And The Yom Kippur War Of 1973

Romans 6:13-15 "13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for YOU ARE NOT UNDER LAW BUT UNDER GRACE." - - Paul … Continue reading Who Needs The Law?