Do you find it easy to read the books of prophecy in the Old Testament? There seems to be so much doom and gloom and evil and judgment throughout these books. The prophets were God’s spokesmen to warn the kings and the people of the errors of their ways, but they also brought light…… Continue Reading
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What are your thoughts? – Lesson 11 THE LORD, My Righteousness
Did you notice another name for God that came up in our lesson this week several times? He is JEHOVAH SABAOTH, LORD of Heaven’s Armies. Martin Luther used it in his famous song, “A Mighty Fortress is our God”. He said, “Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing. Were not the…… Continue Reading
Lesson 11 – Intro – Nov. 22 – Nov. 29 JEHOVAH-TSIDQUENU
It is not always easy to “make things right” in a relationship. Whether or not you intentionally hurt or offended someone, put your foot in your mouth or broke a promise, the injustice needs to be corrected or the brokenness needs to be repaired. A sincere apology for your part in creating the problem is…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? Lesson 10 – ADONAI – Master, Lord
When you think about it, we are all “slaves” to one thing and another. It is interesting to ponder and come up with some of the possibilities – our routines, schedules, reputation, entitlements, image, work demands, expectations in relationships, or the desire for fulfillment or satisfaction. What would you add to the list? When…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Intro – November 15 – 22 ADONAI
It can be entertaining to watch a 2 year old run the opposite direction when a parent wants him or her to come. Even little children are resistant to submission – “yielding to the will or authority of another or others”. It’s a trait that seems to be innate in human beings. We like to feel…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? – Lesson 9 – JEHOVAH NISSI
Isn’t it interesting that God did not send Moses up to the top of the hill alone? Moses was wise enough to let a younger man whom he trusted lead the battle so that he could hold up the “staff of God”, reminding everyone that victory was totally a gift from Jehovah. He was also…… Continue Reading
Lesson 9 – Intro – November 8 – 15 JEHOVAH NISSI
When is the last time that you went to a parade? You know the kind with floats and bands, horses and a variety of other kinds of entertainers all marching down the street one after the other. Most of the groups have a banner or some form of identification so that the spectators will…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? – Lesson 8 JEHOVAH RAPHA
Do you find that it is not always easy to know just how to pray? Conflicting voices say, “Pray for a miracle. Ask God for healing. Ask Him to remove all the obstacles, discomfort, and problems”. He is JEHOVAH-RAPHA! At other times all you can do is ask God for His mercy and for…… Continue Reading
Lesson 8 – Intro – November 1 – 8 – JEHOVAH-RAPHA
It is often just little things, like a relatively insignificant delay, an unexpected line, a barking dog, or a nagging headache, that starts us down the road to complaining. At other times, it is simply hunger or the lack of sleep that causes us to grumble. Why is it that some people can take those inconveniences…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? – Lesson 7 – Jehovah Jireh
What does it mean to “persevere”? It has great synonyms – steadiness, stability, patience, stamina, indefatigability, determination, stick-to-itiveness, continuance, tenacity. It also produces great results – character, godliness, and maturity, according to the Bible. Thank you, Lord, that Your grace is enough! Your resources are abundant! Your awareness of my needs is complete! Your love…… Continue Reading