Act on Revealed Truth
Image via Wikipedia Introduction Last week, Michelle taught from Isaiah 6. This week, the lesson covers Isaiah 7-23. When I first started studying, I though, whoa, we’re supposed to cover 16 chapters? I spoke to Fred about this last Saturday; he said there was no problem covering all 16 chapters, he would enjoy a thorough [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )Responding to Loss
We’ve been studying the rise of David as King of Israel. David is an interesting man, full of failures, yet David is a man after God’s own heart. What makes David different? How is David different than Saul? As we studied in 1 Samuel, the people of Israel demanded a king and God gave them [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Many Ways We Disobey
Image via Wikipedia Let’s recap the history in 1 Samuel so far and then continue reading in 1 Samuel 13-15. Today we’re going to focus on Saul, appointed by God and a man who gives every appearance to fear and obey the Lord, yet the Lord is displeased with him. Saul gives only the appearance [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Hearing God
I hear a story about a coach teaching his first soccer team made of seventh graders. The coach described the role of the goalie, how to setup offensive a defensive plays, and how to pass the soccer ball. When Saturday came for their first game, the kids all bunched up around the ball in a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Almost Persuaded
Image via Wikipedia I almost made coffee last week. I’m a cheerful riser. Happy to talk and visit, happy to greet the new day. I’m almost always in a good mood first thing in the morning. But my brain isn’t exactly working at full speed. I need a routine to follow in the morning or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )PBS and the Separation of Church and State
When the US Government funds anything remotely Christian in nature, all sorts of “separation of church and state” groups get upset. The ACLU files a lawsuit and the “offensive” Christian material is removed. So why is it ok for US tax dollars to be used to oppose Christianity? Shouldn’t the same standard be used? PBS, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Love Wholeheartedly
Our next minor prophet is Malachi. In Hebrew, Malachi means “messenger of Yahweh” or “my messenger.” Was Malachi the name of the man who wrote this book? Some scholars believe “Malachi” was simply the title of the book, as in “my message” to the people. We don’t know anything about the man himself, but it’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Pride and the Lord God
We’re continuing our study of the minor prophets today with Obadiah. Obadiah. When I found out this week’s lesson was on Obadiah, my first obvious question was, “Who in the heck is Obadiah?†Isn’t he one of the Beverly Hillbillies? “Let me tell you ‘bout a story ‘bout a man named Obadiah.†Or is he [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )Bloom Where You Are Planted
On a Christian forum website I regularly read, one of the Christians had posted some sad news. He had participated regularly with a Christian Missionary organization called Honduras Outreach. This week in a remote mountain village in Honduras, their vehicle was in an accident in rugged terrain. There were 28 adults from four church groups [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Rededicating Lives
Read. Study. Mourn. Celebrate. Repent. Promise. The bible is full of interesting, life-changing information. For instance, we know that Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Adam gave Eve a rib; Eve gave Adam an apple, then made a wonderful marinated BBQ ribs out of apple sauce. This is found in the book [...]
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