Category Archives: dependence upon God
able to rescue
Daniel 3 For three stories in a row, a pattern is developing. God’s people are put in danger because of their commitment to him, and he rescues them out of that danger. One moral that can be deduced from this … Continue reading
one impossible demand
Daniel 2 What if the fantastic four of Babylon had not chosen to pray, and intercede? They were in danger, together with all the wise men, because the king had asked them to do the impossible. Faith turns to God … Continue reading
no promise
Lamentations 5 In perfect hindsight, the community now looks back and sees all the joy and peace Jerusalem once had before the LORD judged them. They realize that they are bearing the consequences of their fathers sinning by rejecting the … Continue reading
my portion
Lamentations 3 These are the words of a man who has seen great trouble and sorrow and acknowledges that although it was done by his enemies, it was allowed as judgment from the LORD for his sins. Yet, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Lamentations 3
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to be continued
Jeremiah 52 Jeremiah concludes his book by recounting some of the historical events, including the fall of Jerusalem and the deporting and deaths of many of its leaders. The book begs for a sequel, but we do not get one. … Continue reading
sword of the LORD
Jeremiah 46-47 Jeremiah recounts the downfall of both Egypt and the Philistines. Both warrior nations had hired mercenary soldiers to help them, but to no avail. The sword of the LORD cannot be quiet when the LORD has given it … Continue reading
the wrong escape
Jeremiah 42-43 The leaders of the re-formed alliance in Judah were trying to solidify their hold on the people, so they appealed to Jeremiah. They really were not interested in what the LORD wanted. They simply wanted religious approval of … Continue reading
no safe haven
Jeremiah 40-41 Chaos ensued as the remnant in Israel attempts to stay alive in an environment where leaders conspire to destroy one another. Jeremiah has been set free to go wherever he wishes, but there is no safe place. Gedaliah … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeremiah 40, Jeremiah 41
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plans to prosper
Jeremiah 29 Verse 11 of this chapter is plucked out of its context and used by those who would insist that God only has plans for good for his people. Why not verse 17? The God of grace who has … Continue reading
before I was aware
Song of Solomon 6:4-12 The beautiful young lady is just going about life, not aware of the destiny that she will live. She find herself among the chariots of her kinsman, a prince. He sees her, and she is the … Continue reading
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