Women – The Arnold Journey

Matthew 1:5-6, 16 – Women

Matthew 1:5-6, 16 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husbandContinue reading “Matthew 1:5-6, 16 – Women “

Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10

1 Timothy 2:8-10 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worshipContinue reading “Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10”

Essentials – Mark 15:6

Mark 15:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Have you ever asked a question for which there was an expected reply of “Yes” or “No”, and instead the answer took you downContinue reading “Essentials – Mark 15:6”

Songs to Remember

Judges 5:1 On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: When was the last time you sang the National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”? When was the last time you really thought about the words to this ‘impossible to sing for most people’ song? So often we just sing without reallyContinue reading “Songs to Remember”

In the Background

Mark 15:40-41 The most important people are those in the background, supporting the efforts of a few. Not everyone can be in the spotlight. And there are only a few who should be in the spotlight! Too many who end up grabbing the spotlight have no right to be there. They are there forContinue reading “In the Background”

Watch Your Back

Proverbs 2:16-22 As yesterday’s reading showed us the protective power of wisdom in regards to wicked men, our passage today shows the protective power of wisdom in connection to wicked men. My first observation, and insight has to do with the contrast between these two groups of people. Remember, the writer was a man, notContinue reading “Watch Your Back”