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Category Archives: deliverance
the hidden God
Psalm 10 This psalm explores the mystery of the hidden God. We often ask God why he hides himself when bad things happen. The psalmist has his finger on the pulse of this question. Answer? The LORD sees (14) and … Continue reading
many thousands
Psalm 3 The more powerful you are, the more enemies you will have. David was in a time of distress, where he could count his enemies in the “many thousands.” They were all out to get him, convinced that he … Continue reading
not enough victory
2 Kings 13 Israel was to have victory over Syria, but not total victory. God had provided a savior (probably Assyria) which would distract Syria. Israel was not loyal enough to the LORD, so that generation would not see peace … Continue reading
we want more
2 Kings 4 Elisha’s miracles are evidence that there is a power beyond the natural. Both the poor widow and the wealthy Shunnamite woman need this power. The LORD heals, provides, and restores life. The limits of our present world … Continue reading
two counselors
2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 Absalom called upon the wisdom of two counselors. Ahithophel gave him counsel that would have succeeded in finding and killing David. Hushai (who was acting secretly for David) advised another tactic. The LORD sovereignly directed the people … Continue reading
remembering an old shoe
Ruth 4 “LORD, you have blessed me beyond measure. I was a foreigner in your land and you showed me kindness and grace. You brought me to my redeemer, and he gave me a son. Who knows what you have … Continue reading
gleaning in a field
Ruth 2 “I definitely did not expect this, LORD. The master of the harvest is showing favor to me. His name is Boaz, and Naomi explained to me that he is one of our family’s redeemers – whatever that means. … Continue reading
sin, bondage, warfare, rest
Judges 3:7-31 The cycle was sin, bondage, warfare, rest for a number of years, and then sin again. God raised up warriors who executed his judgment upon the oppressors, but it was the idolatry of the people that caused the … Continue reading
in retrospect: taking advantage of grace
Deuteronomy 19 Life in the new society was to be permeated with grace, but there would be those who would seek to test God by taking advantage of that grace. Murderers fleeing into the levitical cities of refuge, landowners moving … Continue reading
in retrospect: seeking freedom
Deuteronomy 15:1-18 The same LORD who commanded rest at the end of the week commanded release of servants at the end of a seven year cycle. He wanted his people to be known for their kindness to one another, and … Continue reading
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