Category Archives: church
fellowship
Psalm 133 The unity which David commends here is not simply the uniformity of doctrine or name, but the fellowship of kindred hearts. When believers get this right, we are the most productive in sharing the gospel. People want to … Continue reading
bad record
Psalm 106 The psalmist praises God for delivering his people over and over again, even though they have not lived up to the standard of his faithfulness. Over and over the Israelites have despised his deliverance and acted unfaithfully. They … Continue reading
cleansing again
Nehemiah 13 Nehemiah’s life story ends with one more attempt to cleanse the temple, much like the life story of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29). The temple was significant because it represented the presence of God before men. The church – … Continue reading
for the birds
Psalm 84 I used to always think of this psalm when attending Maranatha Bible Church in Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines. The large building had steel bars on some of its upper windows and its walls, which freely let in … Continue reading
tithing the tithe
Nehemiah 10 The people swear an oath of loyalty to the covenant, agreeing to do what the law requires. Among the requirements of this commitment was to give a tithe, and a tithe of the tithe went to the chambers … Continue reading
transition time
Nehemiah 7 This chapter is mostly made up of a list that already appeared in Ezra. It fits in Nehemiah’s story because it records the people who came back from exile. After the construction of the wall for defense, it … Continue reading
where reform begins
2 Chronicles 29 The temple had been a barometer of the people’s spiritual condition, so it was only logical that Hezekiah began his reforms by cleansing the temple. Let us not forget that another Jewish prophet would speak out symbolically … Continue reading
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forgetting our people
Psalm 45 These words are mostly addressed to the newly crowned king, praising him because God has blessed him with greatness. But the later verses (11-17) are addressed to the king’s bride. She is advised to forget her people and … Continue reading
all hands on deck
2 Chronicles 5 There are times when everybody has to be present, because something significant is happening. The glorious entrance of the ark into the newly built temple was such a time. You get that impression as you read this … Continue reading
a house for the LORD
1 Chronicles 17 It began in David’s heart as he noticed that he was living in a fine cedar house, but the presence of the LORD (as symbolized by the ark) was residing in a tent. David wanted to build … Continue reading
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