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Category Archives: patience
successful leadership
1 Chronicles 11. David showed three signs of successful godly leadership. He had the LORD’s appointment as demonstrated by his anointing. He had the recognition of the people as demonstrated by their following him into the conquest of Jebus. He … Continue reading
a pregnant man
Psalm 7. David has apparently been accused of wronging someone by Cush, of the tribe of Benjamin. It may be that Cush had some property and David acquired it, and Cush spread word that David had gained it by wicked … Continue reading
if the earmuffs fit…
Rev. 2. Four churches. Each is in the Roman province of Asia Minor. Each has to deal with serious problems within its fellowship. False apostles and false prophets. Spiritual fatigue. False accusations. Jesus does not promise to rescue them from … Continue reading
a strange deed
Isaiah 28:21-29. The prophet predicted that the LORD was going to do a strange deed. “For (says Wesley) this work of bringing total destruction upon Israel, was contrary to the benignity of his own nature, and the usual way of … Continue reading
we wait
Isaiah 25. We wait for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12). We wait for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We wait for the day when the veil of death is … Continue reading
being patient and passionate
2 Kings 13:14f. Elisha had told Joash to strike the ground with arrows. These strikes were to represent the future victories Israel would have over Syria. But Joash was impatient, and struck the ground only three times. Thus he sealed … Continue reading
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