Monthly Archives: May 2013
get ready
Joel 2:1-17 The day of the LORD that Joel warned about was an armed invasion. The various images he used conveyed the idea of a sudden overwhelming presence. It would be sudden, like the appearance of a charging horse. They … Continue reading
no matter what
Joel 1 Are we willing to listen to the LORD, even when his good news is preceded by bad news? Joel predicted a series of horrible disasters that would disrupt the society and devastate the people. Yet, this too was … Continue reading
great God
Psalm 145 This last psalm attributed to David is all about the greatness of the LORD and why he deserves our constant praise, and the constant praise of those who follow us. It is not about us. It’s about him. … Continue reading
attitude
Obadiah 1:15-21 The Edomites helped the Babylonians ransack Jerusalem and helped capture and enslave Jews who were trying to escape. The Edomites no longer exist. They did not learn their lesson. God had sent his first missionary prophet to a … Continue reading
three prayers
Psalm 144 David prayed for three things with no reservation or feeling of shame: rescue from the plots of his enemies, growth of the LORD’s kingdom among men, and prosperity for the righteous. May our prayers reflect the same reliance … Continue reading
Posted in David, deliverance, discipleship, growth, spiritual warfare
Tagged Psalm 144
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when bad things happen to our enemies
Obadiah 1-14 Babylon is about to strike Judah. Obadiah warns Edom not to do three things: No Bragging (12) “But do not gloat over the day of your brother in the day of his misfortune; do not rejoice over the … Continue reading
end of the line
Psalm 143 When the enemies of your soul have chased it to the end of the line, there are only two options: give in and die, or turn to God and be rescued. David was at the end of the … Continue reading
the end of sin
Isaiah 66 The prophet’s words end with a mixture of hope and horror. While God is calling his own, and all the nations to himself, he is also warning that “those slain by the LORD shall be many.” The devouring … Continue reading
new heavens and new earth
Isaiah 65; Rev. 21-22:5. Both prophets see visions of a new heaven and a new earth. Isaiah condemns his listeners because they did not respond to God’s call, so they will experience judgment, not the promised blessing. Instead, the … Continue reading
Posted in conditional immortality, eternal life, faithfulness, hope, resurrection
Tagged Isaiah 65, Revelation 21, Revelation 22
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silent partner
Psalm 142 A person is only as strong as the partners by his side. Yet, there are some times when we look at our side and see no one who can help. That’s when we have to trust the silent … Continue reading
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