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Category Archives: humility
when the task is done
Nehemiah 12:27-47 When they celebrated the dedication of the newly rebuilt wall in Jerusalem, all the leaders were there, and they formed two processions, each headed by a large choir for singing praises. Instead of sitting around congratulating each other … Continue reading
cutting off horns
Psalm 75 A healthy respect for God’s sovereignty allows his servants to praise him, no matter who is exalting their horns at the moment. God will judge the earth. We have no need to worry. The boastful are not in … Continue reading
breaking point
2 Chronicles 33 The words “what were you thinking?” come to mind when we read about Manasseh. He busied himself undoing all the good that his father, Hezekiah, had done. But even evil Manasseh had his breaking point. Things got … Continue reading
the shadow
2 Chronicles 27 Jotham spends ten of his 16 years as king with his father as a leper king, in his shadow. Those ten years were a constant reminder and warning for him not to presume upon his own authority, … Continue reading
best guesses
Job 40:6-42:6 The LORD first challenges Job, and Job quickly repents and submits. While Job was right to defend himself, he really did not understand God enough to explain what was happening to him. God describes two powerful creatures, showing … Continue reading
Posted in creation, humility, Job, submission, worldview
Tagged Job 40, Job 41, Job 42
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myopia
Job 36:1-21 Elihu assumes that God only works in one way and for one reason. He fails to see the big picture that revealed why Job was suffering. He was guilty of theological myopia. LORD, forgive us for being so … Continue reading
big bite
2 Kings 14:1-22 Jehoash did not want to do battle with Amaziah, not because he thought he might lose, but because he knew that Judah could not afford the damage he would do. Nevertheless, Amaziah insisted on picking a fight. … Continue reading
in retrospect: remember the whole way
Deuteronomy 8:1-9:5 Moses challenged the Israelites to remember their time in the wilderness. He wanted them to remember how dependent of God they were, because the occasion would come that God would bless them with prosperity and peace, and they … Continue reading
devotion that defers to the Savior
Leviticus 11 The LORD of the Israelite’s salvation was also lord over their daily lives. It was he who determined which animals were suitable for eating, and which were not. It had nothing to do with hygiene or health. Many … Continue reading
Posted in church, dependence upon God, holiness, humility, sanctification, submission, will of God
Tagged Leviticus 11
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Exodus: grace to the grumbling
Exodus 15:22-16:36 The deliverance at Mara and through the quail and Manna came in spite of the people’s grumbling against their leaders. Even the laws which the LORD was setting up for his people were symbols of his grace. The … Continue reading
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