Song of Solomon 6:1 “Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, That we may seek him with you?” This wonderful book, this “Song of Songs,” is a beautiful description of our wonderful Jesus, His love for us, and His loving relationship with His bride, The Church.  It … Continue reading Queens, Concubines, and Virgins Without Number.

Genesis 5:1-3 "1 This is the book of the genealogy of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female, and blessed them and called them Mankind in the day they were created. 3 And Adam lived one hundred and thirty … Continue reading Genesis 5 Has An Encouraging Message For Us.

Genesis 2:16 "16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may FREELY eat;  17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” - - Why did God create … Continue reading It Began In A Garden…

Numbers 6:24-26 "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace {Shalom}. - - Our Father loves to do things in threes. It probably comes as no surprise that He has a … Continue reading Aaronic Blessing: Power of the Trinity.

Luke 7:47…….47 “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” What is the difference between someone who is forgiven much and someone who has been forgiven little?  Are some people greater sinners than others? Is it a measure … Continue reading No One Is Forgiven Little.

Hebrews 10:20-22 "20 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 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 full assurance … Continue reading An Evil Conscience, Seared With A Hot Iron?

Peter 2:24 "24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed." Weeds are a big problem.  They're hardy, relentless, some are ugly, and they grow just about everywhere.  If you want to kill them, you have … Continue reading The Deepest Root.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believes in Him SHALL NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life." - - This is one of the most well-known and beloved verse in the entire Bible.  Even little kids in Sunday school are able to memorize it!  It is … Continue reading Never Means, “NEVER.”

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.

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 Is Your Mother?

Luke 24:13-19 “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day (resurrection day) to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their … Continue reading The Emmaus Road.

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 the words above from Psalm 22 spoken by … Continue reading Psalms (תהילים): The 19th Book.

Numbers 13:31-33 "But the men who had gone up with him (Caleb) said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.” And they gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out, saying, “The land through which we have gone … Continue reading Tishah B’Av (The 9th of Av)😓

Proverbs 20:2 "The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life." - - The Bible says that the devil goes around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.  Here’s why. - Anger Of The King. In the Old Testament, if … Continue reading A Roaring Lion

Acts 10:9-16 "...Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down … Continue reading Repentance To Life.

Hebrews 11:1-4 “ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. … Continue reading The Faithful Of Hebrew 11.

Hebrews 8:7-9 "7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— … Continue reading The Laws Of The New Covenant

Hurry Up! 2 Corinthians 6:1-3:  "Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation." (Zacchaeus climbs up to see Jesus.) God is always encouraging us to rest in Him and to relax; to not worry or be stressed.  Other than the opening verse, there is only one instance in all of … Continue reading Hurry up!

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.

"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 - - Most of you reading this have probably heard a sermon or two about the topic at some point in your life, right? Me, too. You may have either … Continue reading The UNpardonable Sin?

Jeremiah 23:4-8 “4. I will set up shepherds over them who will field 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 … Continue reading YHVH Tsidkenu.

Hebrews 3:12 " Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an EVIL (póneros) heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; " What does Paul mean by "an evil heart?"  That’s a fair question. 🤔 - If someone were to ask you to define evil, you'd probably answer, "something bad," right?  That'd … Continue reading An Evil Heart.

Luke 4:17-21" And He (Jesus) was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, 18 Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the … Continue reading The Judgment Seat Of Christ.

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.

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.

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.

Mark 6:45-51  45 “Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray.  47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; … Continue reading The Fourth Watch.

Numbers 35:6-7  “Now among the cities which you will give to the Levites you shall appoint six cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. And to these you shall add forty-two cities. So all the cities you will give to the Levites shall be forty-eight; these you shall give with their common-land.” - … Continue reading The Cities Of Refuge.

John 1:1-5 “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light … Continue reading Turn On The Light!

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 that have wonderful things to show us. … Continue reading A Question Of Worth.

Do Not Love the World “1 John 2:15 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 … Continue reading The Love OF The Father.

Acts 20:7-12 7"Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together. 9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking … Continue reading Eutychus And The Story behind The Words

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.

2 Samuel 6:2-8 “2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. 3 So they set the ark of God ON A NEW CART, and brought it out of the … Continue reading The Secret Of Obed Edom.

John 3:16 "For God SO LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world though Him might be saved." - - God SO LOVED the world: THE … Continue reading Sheep Without A Shepherd.

1 Samuel 3:1-5 "3 Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And THE WORD OF THE LORD WAS RARE IN THOSE DAYS; there was NO WIDESPREAD REVELATION. 2 And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when HIS EYES HAD BEGUN TO GROW … Continue reading Blind Old Eli

Isaiah 40:1 “But those who wait on the LORD,  Shall renew their strength,  They shall mount up with wings like eagles,  They shall run and not be weary,  They shall walk and not faint.” Have you ever had a night when you just couldn’t sleep?  Me too. It really used to bother me that I … Continue reading They That Wait Upon The Lord. 

1 Peter 3:18-20 18" For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 10 by whom also He went and preached TO THE SPIRITS IN PRISON, 20 WHO FORMERLY WERE DISOBEDIENT, when once the … Continue reading The Cherub That Covered

John 13:23-25 23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.".   24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke. 25 Then, leaning back on Jesus’ breast, he said to Him, “Lord, who is it?” - - This one leaning on Jesus' … Continue reading The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.

Mark 4:36-39 "Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. … Continue reading Somebody Needs To Hear Your Story

Genesis 2:4-7 “This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God (Yahweh Elohim) made the earth and the heavens, before any plant of the field was in the earth and before any herb of the field had grown. For the LORD God had not caused it to … Continue reading God’s Favorite Name.

Romans 8:3-5 "3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be FULFILLED IN US who … Continue reading The Law Is Fulfilled IN Us, Not By Us.

Luke 10:25-30 "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, … Continue reading The Good Samaritan

Our God is in the protection business! Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through … Continue reading The Valley Of The Shadow

Exodus 25:10-11 “And they shall make an ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits shall be its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. And you shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and shall make on it … Continue reading As The High Priest Goes, So Goes The Nation

Romans 3:23-26 "23 ...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." -  - The Greek word for “sin” in the Bible is "Hamartanó."  It literally means "Missing The Mark, I miss the mark; I make a mistake."  To the Greeks, it painted a picture of a man shooting an arrow but missing the bulls … Continue reading Hamartanó: Missing The Mark.

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 be … Continue reading Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Psalm 103:1-51 “Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and … Continue reading The Fourth Man.

Divine ExchangeRomans 5:17-19“17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one {Adam}, MUCH MORE those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.18 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one … Continue reading Nouns Are Not Verbs.

Ephesians 4:29-32“29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying,that it may minister grace unto the hearers.30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and … Continue reading Grieve Not The Holy Spirit.

Genesis 24:1-4 “1 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh, 3 that I may make you swear by the … Continue reading The Unnamed Servant.

Deuteronomy 21:1-4  “1 If in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess someone is found slain, lying in the open country, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall come out, and they shall measure the distance to the surrounding cities. 3 … Continue reading The Slain Man In A Field.

Exodus 32:11 "Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know … Continue reading The Golden Calf.

Exodus 17:5-6“And the LORD said to Moses, “Go on before the people, and take with you some of the ELDERS OF ISRAEL.  Also take in your hand YOUR ROD with which you struck the river (Nile), and go.6 Behold, I (Jesus) WILL STAND BEFORE YOU THERE ON THE ROCK in Horeb; and you shall strike the rock, and water will … Continue reading Speak To The Rock.

 Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and … Continue reading The Will Of The Father.

Peter 3:1818 “…but grow in the GRACE and KNOWLEDGE of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” - It’s natural, I suppose, to reason out spiritual truths according to our human understanding, particularly on the topic of spiritual growth.  After all, we are human beings.  But are we teaching … Continue reading Spiritual Growth According To Paul.

Jesus’ Lineage Matthew 1:1-6 1″The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. 4 Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot … Continue reading There Is Room At The Cross For You!

Exodus 15:1-2 ”Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the LORD, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is … Continue reading The First Song And The Last Song.

Acts 5:1-5 1 "But a CERTAIN MAN named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said,  “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart … Continue reading Ananias And Sapphira.

lI Peter 3:8-9 NKJV “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is AS a thousand years, and a thousand years AS one day.  The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” – … Continue reading On The Third Day.

Romans 8:11“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.”- - The First-born Blessing was a coveted honor in the Old Testament. The Father of the first born would place his right hand on the head of the oldest … Continue reading First-Born Blessing: Double Portion Of The Triune God!

Genesis 1:11 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – – The opening verse is the first sentence in the entire Bible.  Most of you reading this probably knew that already.  Now, in English it doesn’t really say a whole lot; but in Hebrew, IT SPEAKS VOLUMES! 😮 – – The Untranslated … Continue reading The Alpha And Omega!

Psalm 8:3-8 "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him … Continue reading Commodore Maury of The United States Navy

Isaiah 41:10"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’" -This story is just further proof NOTHING that happens is a surprise to God!  On February 4, 1997, there was a tragic … Continue reading Helicopter Crash In Israel Foretold In Scripture?

Walking “Not Uprightly” Under The New Covenant. Galatians 2:11 11"But when Peter was come to Antioch, I (Paul) withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, (senior pastor of the Church of Jerusalem) he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they (the Jerusalem Jews) … Continue reading Peter’s Very Public Rebuke.

Hebrews 3:7-11 "7 So, as the Holy Spirit says: 'Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, 9 where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did. 10 That is why I was angry … Continue reading Faith To Come Out; Hesitant To Go In?

Judges 6 36 So Gideon said to God, “If You will save Israel by my hand as You have said— 37 look, I shall put a fleece of wool on the threshing floor; if there is *DEW ON THE FLEECE ONLY,*and it is *DRY ON ALL THE GROUND,* then I shall know that You will save … Continue reading The REAL Meaning Of Gideon’s Fleece.

Hebrews 8:8-9 “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the … Continue reading The Man Or The Map?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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!

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?

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 49:1-2” 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, he called … Continue reading Blessings Of Jacob Over Zebulun And Naphtali.

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.

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.

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

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?

1 Peter 5:8 "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." - - No doubt about it; satan is a defeated foe!!  But that doesn't stop him from trying to deceive you every way he can; and believe me, he tries every … Continue reading Be UNdevourable

Hebrews 2:9-11 " 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are … Continue reading Burnt Offering.

Romans 5:17 "For if by one man's offense, death reigned through the one, MUCH MORE those who receive {not everyone in the world, just those who receive} ABUNDANCE OF GRACE {not a trickle} AND THE GIFT {not a REWARD} OF RIGHTEOUSNESS will reign IN LIFE {not in heaven} through the One; Jesus Christ." Grace is … Continue reading The Gift Of Righteousness

Isaiah 61:10 "I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, 10 My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." - - … Continue reading The Bride

Revelation 21:1-4 NKJV "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And … Continue reading God Will Wipe Away Every Tear.

Luke 14:26-27 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple." -   - While Jesus was here on … Continue reading No Longer Disciples: SONS AND DAUGHTERS

Mark 10:17-22 "Now as He {Jesus} was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know … Continue reading Where Your Treasure Is…

This is the account in Genesis 12 of an incident in Abram's life.  It demonstrates perfectly how God deals with us who are made righteous by faith; not as servants, but as SONS.  The two are 180° opposite. Let's follow the story. Genesis 12: "10 Now there was a famine in the land, andAbram went … Continue reading The Difference Between Servants And Sons

Mark 9:21-24 24 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” 23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for … Continue reading All Things Are Possible To Him Who Believes

Numbers 23:19-21 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. … Continue reading The The Error of Balaam And The Doctrine Of The Nicolaitans

Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those … Continue reading You Have Left Your First Love.

John 21:20 "20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper..." Jesus was kinda like a rock star when He walked on earth in that, everywhere He went, multitudes thronged Him.  Most of the time, you think of Him and His disciples … Continue reading Hear His Heart

Matthew 5:17-18 Christ Fulfills the Law 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy BUT TO FULFILL. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law … Continue reading “…Till All Be Fulfilled”

Acts 20:27 "For I (Paul) have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God." - - What does it mean to preach the whole counsel of God?  If you're like most of us, you were probably taught that it means "We must teach from the Old Testament, not just the New," right?  What … Continue reading The Whole Counsel Of God

John 15:2 "Every branch in me that does not bear not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." -   - Your perception of your Heavenly Father colors EVERYTHING:  How you pray; your perception of that scripture you just read; how you walk out your … Continue reading The Vinedresser.

Numbers 2:1-3 “And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: 'Everyone of the children of Israel shall camp by his own standard, beside the emblems of his father’s house; they shall camp some distance from the tabernacle of meeting. On the east side, toward the rising of the sun, those of the standard of … Continue reading The Captain Of Judah

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 "16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation; OLD THINGS have passed away; behold, ALL things have become … Continue reading You Are A New Creation!

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither … Continue reading Behold, I Stand At The Door And Knock.

Esther 6:11 "11 So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him,  “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” - Don't you just love God style?  He is so in control.  He takes the … Continue reading God Deals With Our Enemies

Esther 3:12-14 "12 The king’s scribes were called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and a decree was written according to all that Haman commanded—to the king’s satraps, to the governors who were over each province, to the officials of all people, to every province according to its script, and to every people … Continue reading Blank Check