Category Archives: obedience
in retrospect: a great God and a great people
Deuteronomy 4 Moses encouraged the Israelites to live up to the standards of their God’s reputation. They were to be a people known for their righteousness and wisdom. They were to reflect upon the character of the LORD. He sets … Continue reading
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a dangerous walk
Numbers 22 It is a dangerous thing to pretend to serve the LORD and cohort with the enemy. Balaam had his purpose, and the LORD used him for his glory, but the LORD also made every effort to show Balaam … Continue reading
an obedient walk
Numbers 13-14 I was tempted to call this section “a courageous walk” because it highlights the courage of Joshua and Caleb. They did not go along with the majority, and chose to trust God – that he would deliver Israel … Continue reading
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a pure walk
Numbers 5 These commands highlight the importance of walking in purity. Those who were unclean because of leprosy or some other defilement had to be put outside the camp. Sins had to be confessed and restitution made or they would … Continue reading
devotion and discipline
Leviticus 26 The LORD warned those whom he recued that it would be a serious thing to disregard his rules. The chief application today is not for those who want to be saved, but for those who think they … Continue reading
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devotion and time
Leviticus 23 The Israelites were not rescued from Egyptian bondage so that they could spend the rest of their days on me – time. No, their time was the LORDs. He described how it should be spent. Their days and … Continue reading
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Exodus: warnings
Exodus 9:13-10:29 God had provided warnings to the Egyptians so that those who feared the LORD could avoid harm. He does not engage in random acts. We might not understand every thing that happens to us, but it should be … Continue reading
Exodus: reluctance
Exodus 4 In spite of his new experience with the LORD, Moses was reluctant to go on the mission he was being sent on. Zipporah was reluctant to circumcise her son, a sign of commitment to the Abrahamic covenant. Perhaps … Continue reading
Jesus restores
John 21. Rather than end his gospel account with the story of the public ascension of Christ, John chooses to conclude with a discourse between Jesus and Peter. This disciple – who had denied Jesus three times, is asked if … Continue reading
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evangelism: perspective on the state
Romans 13. Paul encourages believers to submit to the authority of the state here. He argues that: God will punish law breakers (1-7). Obeying the law is a way of loving your neighbor (8-10). The time is short, so believers … Continue reading
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