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Category Archives: judgment
a dark day
2 Kings 9 Who is responsible for the deaths of these kings, and Jezebel? An inscription at Tel Dan claims that the king of Syria did it. This passage says it was Jehu. But the prediction – particularly of how … Continue reading
simple desires
1 Kings 21 The tragedy that cursed Ahab’s house and ended up costing Naboth his life began as a simple desire. Pride, a feeling of entitlement, and weakness combined within Ahab. Jezebel did his dirty work for him, but God … Continue reading
seeking God too late
1 Kings 14:1-20 Jeroboam sends his wife in disguise and with a bribe to gain the prophet’s favor for his sick son. He had spent his life serving himself and spurning the LORD, but he has a need now, and … Continue reading
mercy and judgment
2 Samuel 12 David’s confession before Nathan was a sign of true repentance, so the LORD chose to forgive his sins. But because his actions had brought dishonor to God, the consequences remained. Bathsheba’s child would die. God’s mercy is … Continue reading
the human tragedy of warfare
2 Samuel 10 Hanun’s war was a major mistake. The tragedy is that people still die in wars like that. Sometimes good people die because of human stupidity. Someday the Lord will come back and put an end to those … Continue reading
a dismal day
1 Samuel 31 The leader chosen by the Israelite people dies a shameful death, loses all his fighting men, his sons, his armor bearer, and his bases camps. The body of one who was expected to rescue the people from … Continue reading
no need for revenge
1 Samuel 26 David took a spear and a water jar as evidence that he – once again – came close enough to Saul to kill him, but spared his life. His confidence was in God’s ultimate judgment. Since he … Continue reading
Posted in David, dependence upon God, discernment, judgment, sovereignty of God
Tagged 1 Samuel 26
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our choices and God’s choice
1 Samuel 2:12-3:6 Hophni and Phinehas could have had the honor of installing the first king in Israel, but they brought shame and destruction upon their house instead. The choices we make in ministry are important. We either choose to … Continue reading
in retrospect: no empty word
Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Moses’ retirement speech was not a series of platitudes and celebration of the past. He shared a warning for the generations that followed. God is not like the gods of the nations that the Israelites are about to … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, enemies, ethnic Israel, judgment, plan of God
Tagged Deuteronomy 31, Deuteronomy 32
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Exodus: the LORD whose name is Jealous
Exodus 34 The LORD promises to drive out the inhabitants of the land, but also threatens to punish any of his own people who are corrupted by them. He is a God of grace and judgment. We must always remember … Continue reading
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