It Is Not In The Best Interest Of A Nation To Allow Those Who Hate The Nation And Its People To Dwell Among Them 1 On that day the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people and there it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever beContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 13:1-3”
Category Archives: Perspective
The Heart of the Matter – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
The Word Of God Penetrates The Deep Areas Of The Heart 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.Continue reading “The Heart of the Matter – Deuteronomy 6:6-7”
Effects of the Curse – Romans 8:18-25
Creation Groans In Anticipation For The Return Of The King 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, notContinue reading “Effects of the Curse – Romans 8:18-25”
Enemies of Israel – Isaiah 17:12-14
Great Destruction Will Come Up Against Those Who Oppose Israel 12 Woe to the many nations that rage- they rage like the raging sea! Woe to the peoples who roar— they roar like the roaring of great waters! 13 Although the peoples roar like the roar of surging waters, when he rebukes them they fleeContinue reading “Enemies of Israel – Isaiah 17:12-14”
Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4
Wisdom Will Bring Spiritual Well-Being As Well As Long Life 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write themContinue reading “Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4”
Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11
Morality Is Rooted In The Wisdom Of God 1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for itContinue reading “Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11”
The Value of Labor – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26
Work Is A Gift From God 24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom,Continue reading “The Value of Labor – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26”
Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:7-14
EVERYTHING Under The Earthly Heavens Should Praise God 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, 8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, 9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10 wild animals and all cattle, small creaturesContinue reading “Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:7-14”
Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:1-6
All Creation Should Praise The Lord 1 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you watersContinue reading “Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:1-6”
National Sovereignty and God – Revelation 21:10-12,25-27
God Reserves The Right To Exclude Those Who Can Enter His City 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like thatContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Revelation 21:10-12,25-27”
The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6
God Controls The Weather, Not Us 5 God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. 6 He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ Marvelous Mysteries And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. We read theseContinue reading “The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6”
Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10
God Is The One Who Supplies All Of Our Needs And The Needs Of Others 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, 8 theContinue reading “Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10”
Inner Beauty and God – 1 Peter 3:3-6
God Sees The Heart. So Should Everyone Else. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth inContinue reading “Inner Beauty and God – 1 Peter 3:3-6”
Character Development – 2 Peter 1:5-11
You Will Know Them By Their Fruit 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess theseContinue reading “Character Development – 2 Peter 1:5-11”
Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24
Spoiled Children Are Like Spoiled Food – They Leave A Bad Taste In Your Mouth Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. Worldly Wisdom Everyone seems to have a word of wisdom. Time-honored advice that has worked for them, and others who passed it onContinue reading “Motivation for Discipline – Proverbs 13:24”
God Reveals Himself – Psalm 18:25-27
God Reveals Himself Experientially 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. Opportune Observation Everywhere in the Bible, weContinue reading “God Reveals Himself – Psalm 18:25-27”
God is Sovereign – Isaiah 40:21-24
God Is Responsible For Installing Rulers Among Men As Well As Removing Them 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are likeContinue reading “God is Sovereign – Isaiah 40:21-24”
God Protects Israel – Ezekiel 38:17-23
God Doesn’t Take Kindly To Those Who Would Harm His Beloved 17 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: You are the one I spoke of in former days by my servants the prophets of Israel. At that time they prophesied for years that I would bring you against them. 18 This is what willContinue reading “God Protects Israel – Ezekiel 38:17-23”
Children and God – Psalm 127:3-5
Children Are A Reward From God, Not A Punishment Nor A Curse 3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not beContinue reading “Children and God – Psalm 127:3-5”
Home Security and God – Psalm 127:1-2
If God Is Not Involved In Every Aspect Of Life, Don’t Expect Success 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat- for heContinue reading “Home Security and God – Psalm 127:1-2”
Restoration by God – Psalm 126
It Is God Who Restores Us After He Disciplines Us 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 TheContinue reading “Restoration by God – Psalm 126”
Protection by God – Psalm 125
God Is The One Who Protects His People Israel 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. 3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the landContinue reading “Protection by God – Psalm 125”
Order vs. Chaos – 1 Corinthians 14:26-33
God Infused Order Within Everything In The Universe 26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. 27 If anyone speaksContinue reading “Order vs. Chaos – 1 Corinthians 14:26-33”
Wisdom and God – Psalm 111:10
Wisdom Is The Practical Application Of Knowledge In Truth To Determine The Right Course Of Action To Take The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Awakening to the Almighty The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Continue reading “Wisdom and God – Psalm 111:10”
Give Praise to God -Psalm 105:1-4
The Lord God Almighty Is Worthy Of All Praise 1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. 3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek theContinue reading “Give Praise to God -Psalm 105:1-4”
The Rewards of Righteousness – Proverbs 21:21
The Intellectual Pursuit Of Anything Pales In Comparison to Reaping The Rewards Of Experiencing It Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Rewards of Righteousness The disciples of Christ read in the word of the Living God that we are to live lives in righteousness. (Self-)Righteousness is not required because we haveContinue reading “The Rewards of Righteousness – Proverbs 21:21”
Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11
God Will Use Evil Nations To Chastise His People 5 “Look at the nations and watch- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep acrossContinue reading “Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11”
Legalism and God – Galatians 2:4-5
Do Not Allow Anyone To Enslave You And Take Away Your Freedom In Christ 4 This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. 5 We did not give in to them for a moment, so that theContinue reading “Legalism and God – Galatians 2:4-5”
Planning Ahead with God – James 4:13-17
Acknowledge The Sovereignty Of God In All Things 13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist thatContinue reading “Planning Ahead with God – James 4:13-17”
Be An Example For Others – Philippians 3:17:-21
Live Your Life As Paul The Apostle Lived His – Wholly Dedicated To Christ 17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tellContinue reading “Be An Example For Others – Philippians 3:17:-21”
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