Numbers 3:4 4 Nadab and Abihu, however, died before the Lord when they made an offering with unauthorized fire before him in the Desert of Sinai. They had no sons, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. Bringing up the past can be a painful thing! Anyone who hasContinue reading “Numbers 3:4 Grief Delayed”
Tag Archives: Holiness
Leviticus 20:7-8 Holy By Choice
Leviticus 20:7-8 “ ‘Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. 8 Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy. There is often debate about what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior. We read about it in the news every day. Even the courts of our land makeContinue reading “Leviticus 20:7-8 Holy By Choice”
2 Peter 2:2 Bring It Down
2 Peter 2:2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. I was reading a news story this morning about the fall of another influential pastor in Australia. He did not keep the door closed on his own desires and longings, and those desires and longing led toContinue reading “2 Peter 2:2 Bring It Down”
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. One part of The Fall that often gets overlooked is the changeContinue reading “1 Peter 3:7 Husbands”
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. In some communities in this country, there are very few fathers who are presentContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood”
Ephesians 3:6 In Christ Jesus
Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, member together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Many people walk through life, or run through it, seeking a secret something that will make them happy, successful, or content. Walk through any bookstoreContinue reading “Ephesians 3:6 In Christ Jesus”
Galatians 1:4 Age
Galatians 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, We in the West often frame idea and concepts from an individual point of view. We ask, “How does this affect me?” rather than “How does this affect us?” ButContinue reading “Galatians 1:4 Age”
Mark 3:35 – New Family
Mark 3:35 “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Family is supposed to be a place of safety and security. You should be able to come home to family and feel supported and important. Family should be the one group that understands you and wants what is best for you. ButContinue reading “Mark 3:35 – New Family”
Matthew 9:12-13 – Mercy!
Matthew 9:`2-13 On hearing this Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mercy can be a very difficult thing to hand out. When greatContinue reading “Matthew 9:12-13 – Mercy!”
Matthew 5:20 – Surpassing Righteousness
Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. In the news recently there was reported that several hundred US military have been discharged for refusing to take the vaccine. Here are highly trained,Continue reading “Matthew 5:20 – Surpassing Righteousness”
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