Category Archives: relationship with God
the old fashioned way
Job 31. Job’s final appeal to his comforter-accusers reveal a high standard of integrity before God. Long before the law given at Sinai, the Creator imprinted on the human heart a law that teaches us faithfulness in marriage (1), business … Continue reading
the burdens of Bel and Nebo
Isaiah 46:1-47:15. The gods of the Babylonians had their day. They thought that they had exalted the empire (the daughter of Babylon) to everlasting prominence (47:7). But the LORD reveals through the prophet that it was HE who had allowed … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 46, Isaiah 47
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he knows your works
Rev. 3. Oh, Church of Jesus Christ. The One who saved you by his grace is very interested in the quality of your works (1,8,15). He has not found them complete (2). He sees you doing those things that enhance … Continue reading
Posted in faithfulness, genuineness, relationship with God, wisdom, works
Tagged Revelation 3
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a moment of clarity
Isaiah 38:9-20. Hezekiah was not known for his consistency. But his illness had taken him close to death. He called it being consigned to the gates of Sheol (10). He was probably 39 when he was taken ill, and expected … Continue reading
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