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Faith, obedience and worship
Genesis 11:27 – 12:7 27 Here are the generations from Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot. 28 Haran died in the presence of his father Terah in the land of his kindred, in Ur of … Continue reading
cause and solution
Acts 19:23-20:16 The Holy Spirit through Christians is causing all kinds of disruption in Ephesus. Not to fear, however, because the same Holy Spirit who is turning people away from idolatry is protecting them from the consequences of their defection. … Continue reading
you have feared the sword
Ezekiel 10-11:13 In the process of watching a vision depicting the ever-increasing judgment on Jerusalem, Ezekiel sees 25 of the princes of the people. They had been influential and had given wicked council. One of them, Pelatiah ben Benaiah, soon … Continue reading
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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
by faith
Habakkuk 1:12-2:20 Habakkuk’s second complaint is that the LORD is overlooking the evil of Babylon as he metes out judgment through them. The answer is an oracle against Babylon which will be fulfilled in due time. Meanwhile, how does a … Continue reading
faith in times of despair
Jeremiah 33 In the midst of destruction and despair, the LORD calls on his people to believe in a future of restoration, peace, joy, prosperity, healing, forgiveness, cleansing, and righteousness. That takes faith: to look at loss and apparent rejection … Continue reading
red barrens
Micah 7:1-13 When I lived in Maine, I enjoyed looking on the bright red blueberry barrens, after harvest. It was an awesome sight to see miles of crimson bushes. Yet, it meant that there was no fruit left. The berries … Continue reading
meeting God
Amos 4 The fat cows of Bashan stand as a symbol of a people who have chosen to satisfy self above all else. Even their religious practices are a means of demonstrating their selfishness. The only reason they “darken the … Continue reading
the sensible thing
Psalm 147 The LORD, who has all the power in the universe, has invested himself in the restoration, healing and preservation of those who fear him. It only makes sense to praise his name, and to cooperate with his plan … Continue reading
the logic of faith
Psalm 146. The LORD is the creator, the One who brings justice, setting prisoners free, healing the blind, lifting up those who are bowed down, loving the righteous, watching over the sojourners, upholding the widow and the fatherless, reigning … Continue reading
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