Joseph must have been surprised by his sick and dying father, Jacob. Jacob asked for Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph’s two sons born in Egypt. Jacob said that the LORD appeared to him and blessed him, he also told them that the LORD promised he would be fruitful and fill the land given to him and […]
God’s viewpoint Ephesians 4:31 “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice,” Esau’s point of view Bitterness is filled with pain, unpleasant emotions. Esau expected to be blessed with the best blessings, even though Jacob, his younger twin, received that blessing through deception. […]
1 Chronicles 16:13 “O seed of Israel His servant.” [What a privilege to be a descendant of Israel and God’s servant.] “Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!” [God chose Abraham and all his future generations.] God chooses those who follow Him, believe in Him, have faith in His Son, the Lord Jesus […]
1 Chronicles 12:8-15 The tribe of Gad – became allies of David when he was pursued by King Saul. The men who came who were “mighty men of valor trained for war, who could handle shield and spear…” their faces were fierce, and no one would want to tangle with them. An added factor […]
Issachar is one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Their genealogical lineage speaks of the men, family after family, as “mighty men of valor.” 1 Chronicles 7:2, 7, 9, 11 And one family was “ready to go out with the army to war.” 1 Chronicles 7:11 Impressive! Ready to get in the trenches […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…Ephesians 6:10-11 paraphrased Lord, You tell me to be strong in You and in the strength of Your might. Help me to understand that You are strong and mighty. You […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…Ephesians 2:8-9 (paraphrased prayer) Your word, Oh LORD, says “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” […]
These days are filled with darkness of unbelief, from the highest positions of power to the man and woman living on the streets of our cities. This is not the only time in history that this has occurred. Ephesus was filled with the darkness of ignorant unbelief in the living God. When a letter […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…From: Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) God, I kneel before You, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of Your glorious riches You may […]
Peter was rescued from prison and delivered from tight security. He had been chained between two guards while two more watched the prison. (Acts 12:6) Why was Peter imprisoned? He was not a thief, nor a murderer. He was not involved with overthrowing Herod in Jerusalem or Rome’s domination. Peter was a follower […]