Isaiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah. Israel was divided into two countries, one called Judah and the northern kingdom called Israel. Isaiah was called by God when King Uzziah died. Isaiah says he saw the Lord sitting on a throne in heaven, it was “high and lifted up, with the train […]
The furnishings in the temple were for worship of God. The priests were given clothing, instructions, and the furnishings for the worship of God. Consider the laver, made of bronze. The priests were to wash their hands and feet from the water in the laver before they served the LORD. Exodus 30:19 The oil used […]
Moses was called to the top of Mount Sinai and took Joshua with him. Exodus 24:13 The people at the foot of the mountain saw the glory of the LORD resting on Mt. Sinai. Moses waited six days, then the seventh day the LORD called Moses into the midst of the cloud. Exodus 24:16 What […]
Moses did not want to go to Pharaoh and ask him to let God’s people leave Egypt. Moses argued with God. Moses may have said, in today’s vernacular: Hey, look, I cannot speak well, in fact some people can’t understand me with my speech impediment. Are You sure You want me to go to Pharaoh […]
Isaiah 55:8-9 Prayer paraphrased Lord God of the Bible. You are greater than anyone who has ever lived or will ever live. You tell me that Your thoughts are not my thoughts – and that is sooo true! Your ways are not even close to my ways – and I am thankful! Then you give me […]
Lord God of the Bible, You are worshiped at this moment. Thank You that You are always available to anyone. You know how weary we get as we live life. The beginning of a new week and we need to be strengthened to meet life. Your word says: Isaiah 40:31 “Yet those who wait for […]
How do you view your life? Do you feel as if you are a slave to your everyday life? Perhaps you feel like you’re in prison and there is no way out? Joseph was in a real life prison, wrongfully accused and sentenced. He had been sold into slavery by ten brothers. Yet he did […]
1 Chronicles 16:30-31“Tremble before Him all the earth;Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved.31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;And let them say among the nations, the LORD reigns.” 1 Chronicles 16:30 To hold God in awe – He is the Creator of all the earth, the […]
1 Chronicles 10:1-14 Saul and his three sons died. His sons died in a battle. Saul was wounded by an enemy arrow in that same battle. Saul did not want to be captured by his enemies. He asked his armor bearer to kill him with Saul’s sword. The armor bearer refused. So Saul took his […]
1 Chronicles 7:13 Scripture does not say anything about the sons of Naphtali. Four names are given then no further information. The mother of Naphtali was Bilhah, a concubine of Jacob-Israel, and a maid of Rachel. Naphtali was the 10th son born to Jacob-Israel. 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 Your parents are important. From them […]