Law – The Arnold Journey

Not Unlimited

Deuteronomy 4:2 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you. One of the things I am learning from my new pastor at the church I attend is that things need to be simple for those whoContinue reading “Not Unlimited”

Mercy! – James 2:12-13

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. There is so much finger pointing and blame shifting that fills the news cycle these days. SoContinue reading “Mercy! – James 2:12-13”

Change – Hebrews 8:13

Hebrews 8:13 By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear. Predicting the death of almost anything is tricky. It can be the Hospice Doctor talking with a family, or a political commentator looking at a political movement, both are unpredictable at thisContinue reading “Change – Hebrews 8:13”

Locked Up – Galatians 3:22

Galatians 3:22 But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. We now live in a world where rules are more important than almost anything else. We are almost bowing to the rules withoutContinue reading “Locked Up – Galatians 3:22”

Expunged – Acts 13:38-39

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. My heart warms when people are willing to listen toContinue reading “Expunged – Acts 13:38-39”

Right At the Door – Jeremiah 7:2

Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand at the gate of the Lord’s house and there proclaim this message: “ ‘Hear the word of the Lord, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the Lord. If you are anything like me, my natural tendency is to back away from people who want to jump intoContinue reading “Right At the Door – Jeremiah 7:2”

Summary Statements

Ecclessiastes 12:13-14 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. Most people like Cliff Notes and their variousContinue reading “Summary Statements”

Kids Are Spared

2 Kings 14:6 Yet he did not put the children of the assassins to death, in accordance with what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses where the Lord commanded: “Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will dieContinue reading “Kids Are Spared”

Authority’s Origin

Mark 11:27-33 A lot is made of security these days. Ever since 9/11 our awareness of and use of security has skyrocketed. Who knows how much money is spent on security as a result of 9/11 worldwide. This is just one of the hidden costs of Islam. And even with all this security, terrorContinue reading “Authority’s Origin”

Who Serves What?

Mark 2:25-27 Have you ever wanted to make a citizen’s arrest? You know, when someone is doing something illegal and you want the police to show up right then and make an arrest. I, more than likely, want grenade launchers on my car so I can clear a path through the traffic. Or thoseContinue reading “Who Serves What?”