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Revelation 14

Revelation 14

Revelation 14 – First question I asked myself… who is Babylon? John, again, is writing symbolically here. Literal Babylon was a mere fraction of what it had been in years past. But, the wording certainly plays into …

Amos 8

Amos 8

Amos 8 – What can be more susceptible to rot and disease than ripened fruit?  There is a short window of time for the beautiful and refreshing sweetness of ripe fruit to be tasted. But after that …

Psalms 52

Psalm 52

Psalm 52 – Psalm 52 is a reminder that our words matter. Like a sharpened razor, your tongue devises destruction, working treachery.  3  You love evil instead of good, lying instead of speaking truthfully. Selah.  4  You …

Psalms 45

Psalm 45

Psalm 45 – Psalms 45:3-5 describes our Savior Jesus Christ returning as a Warrior Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!  4  In your majesty ride out victoriously for the …

Psalms 28

Psalm 28

Psalm 28 – What does it mean to trust in the Rock of our Salvation? David uses the phrase “My Rock” in verse 1. The term can also mean ‘strong tower’ or ‘refuge.’ So, what does it …

Deuteronomy 26

Deuteronomy 26

Deuteronomy 26 – Once again we enter into an Old Testament story which has significant implications for how we understand events documented in the New Testament. “Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the …

Luke 21

Luke 21

Luke 21 – Some speculate Jesus’ warnings were to be interpreted for the people of that time and others speculate they are future events. We know that the apostles would suffer incredible persecution after Jesus resurrected and …

Luke 12

Luke 12

Luke 12 – “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! Luke 12:49 NASB Jesus would send fire upon in the Earth in a few ways. First, He …