And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. And he had bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders. 1 Sam 17:4-6
The giant soldier, clad in armor, launched a verbal attack against the people of God. Continue reading
Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” Luke 23:39
Definition of BLASPHEMY plural blasphemies
1a :the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God Continue reading
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. 2 Tim 2:23-26
I am no expert but I really try to avoid spiritual and secular arguments. I have never liked conflict and disputes. Continue reading
And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner… Luke 7:37
The language of the Bible often fascinates me. Such is the case of Luke 7:37 Continue reading
Then the Pharisees went out and plotted against Him, how they might destroy Him. Matt 12:14
What are you plotting today – good or evil? Continue reading
And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” 1 Kings 19:14
Elijah was quite a prophet; an awesome man of God that stood against the king, queen, and the idolatry of a nation. Continue reading
Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Matt 5:37
The evil one is intent on evil. He wants to cause confusion and harm. He desires misunderstanding and a commotion.
Such is the case in something I read this morning on Facebook. Continue reading
Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. Gal 2:11-13
I have often thought of this scripture. In Bible college I wrote a paper on Galatians and gained some in depth understanding. Continue reading
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ Matt 7:21-23
Do you ever worry about being one of those that say, “Lord, Lord”? Continue reading
Give us this day our daily bread. Matt 6:11
What things do you need every day?
One of the first things I do in the morning is get a cup of coffee. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 