The donkey is related to the horse but not related when it comes to some redeeming qualities. The donkey is not too brave. It is stupid. It is stubborn. It is lazy. A donkey will attempt to mate with anything!… Read More ›
Old Testament
The Old Testament is a collection of thirty-nine books about the history and religion of the people of Israel. They represent a unified narrative about God and his attempt to relate to humankind by relating to a specific group of people. The Old Testament contains four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Former Prophets (or Historical Books), the Writings, and the Latter Prophets.
Bondage In Egypt – Exodus 1
Down through the centuries Israel has been persecuted but the last verse of chapter one must rank one of the first. This is a systematic plan of execution that was designed to break the will of the people of Israel… Read More ›
Basics for Believers – Exodus 13
Israel has just received her official release from the land of Egypt. They are about to begin their journey from Egypt to Canaan. The journey begins in the little northern African town of Raamses. There are 600,000 men of twenty… Read More ›
Another Night With The Frogs – Exodus 8:1-5
It was exactly 8:02 AM on May 8, 1902. Almost 30,000 people died instantly in one of history’s worst natural disasters. The immediate cause of their deaths was the violent volcanic eruption of Mount Pelee on the French colonial island… Read More ›
A Vital Prerequisite – Exodus 4:18-6:8
It is only as one comes to know God personally that we can be effective in God’s service. In this section Moses encounters God three times. 1 – Moses before God in Midian (Exodus 4:18-23) This is to persuade Moses… Read More ›
A Reluctant Servant – Exodus 3:1-4:17
When God speaks to will or command, it is amazing how the excuses flow so freely and so fast. 1 – The commission that is given to Moses For forty years Moses was a shepherd in Midian. He is now… Read More ›
A Portrait of a Godly Mother – Exodus 2:1-10
In this passage, we are introduced to a woman named Jochebed. She stands out as one of the greatest mothers revealed in the pages of Scripture. Her selfless love and sacrifice made possible the exodus of God’s people from Egypt… Read More ›
Why Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete?
If it is okay for new members the British royal family to cohabit together for many months prior to marriage and the Church of England does not object, then how can it object to others doing the same thing? There… Read More ›
When Our Dreams Are Shattered – Genesis 37:12-36
Joseph was given the opportunity to break the circle of deceit. Joseph will go from everything to nothing, from security to insecurity. 1 – The context is unambiguous (vs. 12-17) The confrontation with his brothers is delayed. Joseph is vulnerable…. Read More ›
When Nothing Seems To Make Sense – Genesis 39:20-23
It is when nothing SEEMS to make sense. Life can be up and down and nothing seems to make sense. You are being battered from every angle. There are some principles we can apply. Joseph is in a prison and… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 