Isaiah 59 – Sin is offensive. There, I said it. We are so good at relegating our sins to the back burner of thought. We insanely justify behavior that…
Deuteronomy
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Ephesians 2 – Identity. The dictionary defines identity as the sameness of essential or generic character in different instances; a distinguishing character or personality…
Exodus 34 – Moses had asked to see the glory of God and here we see further aspects of just that. Many times we consider the glory…
Exodus 18 – Jethro was not an Israelite. Making a sudden reappearance in the story, the timing was everything. As he was not of the Jewish race,…
Job 23 – In the book of Deuteronomy God is first called a Consuming Fire.” The book of Hebrews reiterates this phrase. Consider the phrase a moment – theres…
Joshua 21 – “Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.” – Joshua 21:45 What a…
Joshua 17 – There is an interesting comparison to be noted in the attitudes of the different tribes and the division of land. With Caleb, he took what was…
Joshua 16 – It’s an interesting thought to ponder. The tribes of Joseph were given land but not titled in the 12 Tribes as a whole. Joseph did not…
Joshua 14 – Caleb was one of the 12 men alongside Joshua when over 40 years before had gone into the land to spy out what awaited the people…
2 Samuel 21 – It is the strangest of stories. Israel was under a 3 year famine and it fell back to a sin of Saul that…
2 Kings 23 – “There was no king like him who turned to the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul and with all…
1 Kings 11 – For all the wisdom Solomon had, his heart led him in foolishness. It’s really quite astounding when you consider what we’ve read so…
1 Kings 10 – It’s a written showcase of Solomon’s success. From the Queen of Sheba visiting and declaring for herself the grandeur of his…
Genesis 48 – He crossed his arms and laid both hands upon the boy’s head. Joseph thought he was mistaken in doing such a strange thing…
John 8 – They set a trap. The teachers and Pharisees thought they had Jesus cornered as they first baited the woman to commit…
John 6 – It’s way too easy to get focused on the tangible things before us rather than the spiritual that God is doing in the middle of it…
Psalm 114 – It is a story of release from captivity. Israel were under 400 years of imprisonment to a nation that was not their own. Through forced labor…
Psalm 91 – God has a secret place for His own. It is a place to live and dwell in. It is a place where hope is found. It…
Psalm 53 – What does the rejection of God look like? Some would point toward the atheist who has concluded there is not a God of the universe who…
Psalm 16 – Right under the title of Psalm 16 it states “A miktam of David.” There are many thoughts as to what this means as commentators and theologians…
Psalm 15 – In an entrance liturgy to the temple, Psalm 15 poses a question, gives a response and is followed by a promise. The faith of the Israelite’s…
Deuteronomy 34 – Moses was a man used by God in the most powerful way. It has been said that God used 80 years of training to ready him…
Deuteronomy 33 – Moses knew his days are fast approaching the end. In the most beautiful way, he wants to bless these people, the very tribes God established, whom…
Deuteronomy 32 – The song of Moses has been labeled as not only praise but also prophetic words given the people of Israel. Holding forth hope and destruction for…
Deuteronomy 31 – Moses was 120 years old. From the snatching him from the waters of the Nile as a baby to the running the palace halls of Pharaoh,…
Deuteronomy 30 – True repentance will not only bring a heart change but a life change. When godly sorrow which leads to repentance is genuine, the blessing of God…
Deuteronomy 29 – Moses reviewed the laws of God before the people. He had reiterated the beautiful covenant made between God and them. Now he takes a turn. God’s…
Deuteronomy 28 – One word. One word that states the path that winds before when standing at the crossroads. “If.” This tiny two-letter word looms large. Moses presents a…
Deuteronomy 27 – Effects and consequences. These resonate deeply within us. There are effects to the things we have done or said or who we are at our core. …
Deuteronomy 26 – What is your history with Jesus? Consider when you were found by Him as that lost sheep. Think about where He has stepped into your life,…
Deuteronomy 25 – Most of the battles we face or wage are not of our choosing. They come at the most unexpected moments and prove to each of us…
Deuteronomy 24 – Compassion and fairness were 2 things God called His people and still does today to live and reflect. Hearkening the people of Israel to remember all…
Deuteronomy 23 – Within chapter 23 are a list of laws ranging from the gathering for the assembly to civil leadership to making vows. God made it clear that…
Deuteronomy 22 – “Finders keepers, losers weepers” or so the childhood rhyme goes. In so many ways, God’s laws were practical. His purpose was for His people to exercise…
Deuteronomy 21 – God’s desire is for justice and for His people to always move forward with integrity. There are times that for each of us we wrestle with…
Deuteronomy 20 – There are times the battle seems overwhelming. It seems that the odds are stacked against us. There is no way we will ever even be able…
Deuteronomy 19 – God established a remarkable thing for the people of Israel. In all of His plans for the future, He knew the hearts of humankind, the wickedness…
Deuteronomy 18 – God gave the responsibilities of the Priests and instructed the Israelites of how to take care of the Priests…
Deuteronomy 17 – Leftovers. It’s an inevitable thing that after a meal usually there is something left that is put in a Tupperware and refrigerated. Nothing really tastes as…
Deuteronomy 16 – God established 3 major feasts for the Israelites they were to participate in. These were celebrations of God’s goodness and faithfulness. These were Passover, The Feast…
Deuteronomy 15 – Can you imagine? Every 7 years whatever debt you owed to someone was marked off the books and you were forgiven of the money loaned to…
Deuteronomy 14 – Sometimes, reading through the commands God gave to the Israelites, there is a disconnect. This is particularly true with much of this chapter. The disconnect comes…
Deuteronomy 13 – When did self-appointed titles become a “thing” in the church? When did “a word” become more important than action? When did the thoughts inside people’s heads become full-blown prophecies…
Deuteronomy 12 – Curiosity killed the cat – as the old strange statement goes. As one commentator reckons, curiosity killed many a spiritual life. The point of this thought…
Deuteronomy 11 – There is absolutely no neutral ground with God. Either we are for Him and working alongside of Him or we are not. Many times the fruit…
Deuteronomy 10 – God is to be the object of our praise. Jesus is to be the object of our affection. Everything in this life we do must come…
Deuteronomy 9 – God’s calling of us is often way too big or grand than we could ever do. In fact, most often He calls us beyond even what…
Deuteronomy 8 – The Lord’s humbling of us is something none want to go through. Deuteronomy 8 warns against pride that could come to the Israelites if they were…
Deuteronomy 7 – We must never doubt the Lord’s strength. We must never question His ability to intervene in our lives and bring victory. This is particularly true when…
Deuteronomy 6 – Growing up, the dinner table was a time when all things ceased for the day. No matter what our personal schedule may have been, it was…
Deuteronomy 5 – Moses spent quite a bit of time reviewing Israel’s history for them. Now he reminded them of the Laws God had established for them in order…
Deuteronomy 4 – The future for Israel was based on what they did and how they would follow. Not only their physical future but their spiritual one as well. …
Deuteronomy 3 – There are many instances on this journey where what looms in the future seems impossible to overcome. This is seen in the practicals of life as…
Deuteronomy 2 – Even in the desert, the place Israel’s rebellion had led them, God still looked out for His people. This is quite a statement. It’s actually astounding…
Deuteronomy 1 – It should have taken 11 days. Instead, it took 40 years. What had stalled the Israelites in the desert was not an issue of might but…
Numbers 31 – Vengeance – punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. In Deuteronomy as well as in Romans the quote, “’Vengeance is mine. I will…
Ezekiel 14 – Are there idols in your heart? Have your decisions put stumbling blocks before your path of which you continue to tumble over? The word of God…
Acts 10 – God is the great interrupter. Just when we are content with life the way it is. Just when we think we have all things…
Leviticus 17 – What can wash away our sin? “The life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for…
Revelation 15 – It feels as though the book of Revelation has these endless rounds of a heavyweight, worldwide championship boxing or wrestling match. There seem to be these…
Revelation 13 – Back in the 80’s an American Hip Hop Band emerged from the streets of New York. They pretty much took the music industry by storm. Their…
Revelation 11 – In a mere 11 verses, there are incredible twists, populated by fantastic creatures and people with superpowers.This section alone is one of the most difficult chapters…
Revelation 6 – For many believers, Revelation 6 is the Continental Divide – meaning, from this point on in the book of Revelation, there are different theological perspectives as to how the end times will unfold…
2 Chronicles 15 – Nothing used to burn me up more than when my Mom would call me another name. This wasn’t a slip of the tongue…
2 Chronicles 8 – The movement toward sin always begins with one step. One thing that God is not pleased with will lead to another step then…