Substitutionary Death – The Arnold Journey

2 Samuel 24:17 Fall On Me

2 Samuel 24:17 When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.” A great leader is one who can admit the mistakesContinue reading “2 Samuel 24:17 Fall On Me”

John 1:29 Lamb?

John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” If you have to introduce yourself for the first time to a new group of people, what do you say about yourself? What is your standard elevator speech thatContinue reading “John 1:29 Lamb?”

Romans 1:18 Wrath

Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, This last year some people were able to keep afloat by accepting loans that would later be forgiven if the conditions were met. This enabled businesses to stay afloat,Continue reading “Romans 1:18 Wrath”

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”

Assign Blame

Revelation 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.” It is amazing when I hear people who have not placed their faith in Jesus blame God when bad things happen. The very person they don’t believeContinue reading “Assign Blame”

Qualification for Suffering

Job 1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. With all the unemployment right now, I am sure there are more than a few who are pulling our the resume and polishing it up for the timeContinue reading “Qualification for Suffering”