I believe each Christian seeks a closer relationship with Father. Prayer and Bible reading are excellent ways to begin – there is no denying!
But look what God says in 2 Chron 7:14 – if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. Continue reading
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Law of Moses 106 – A Christian Perspective
So here is the question one of my youth asked, “Do we still have to follow the Law of Moses?”
That is an excellent question and a sensitive one.
I have Christian friends that I respect that follow Torah, which, for all practical purposes, is the Law of Moses. Torah actually means Law and often refers to the first five books of the Bible, all written by Moses. Continue reading
Law of Moses 105 – A Christian Perspective
The Law of Moses is a guide to sin. That does not mean it gives you instruction on how to sin but tells you what sin is.
I remind you of the words of Paul, “It was the law that showed me my sin.” Rom 7:7 Continue reading
Law of Moses 104 – A Christian Perspective
You can see how detailed the Law of Moses was and how difficult for the people to follow.
There were other Laws on what to do if your farm animal harms your neighbor or you accidentally knocked out the tooth of a slave; and there were many different Laws about sexual behavior. Continue reading
Law of Moses 103 – A Christian Perspective
The Law of Moses had many restrictions that aided in the health of the society as a whole. The food restrictions were in place to protect people from disease bearing animals, E-coli, salmonella, and botulism.
Then there were diseases that could spread from person to person and infect the entire Hebrew civilization. Continue reading
Law of Moses 102 – A Christian Perspective
The Law of Moses seems like it is quite restrictive but it only is restrictive when it comes to sin.
For instance God said in the Law, “Of all the marine animals, these are ones you may use for food. You may eat anything from the water if it has both fins and scales, whether taken from salt water or from streams. But you must never eat animals from the sea or from rivers that do not have both fins and scales.” Lev 11:9-10 Continue reading
Law of Moses: 101 – a Christian perspective
Ps 51:17 – The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
Israel lived under the rules of the Law of Moses. The Law contains detailed instructions for sacrifices of certain animals and grains. It also contained Continue reading
Restore To Me…
Summer is quickly fading away. With it are the fresh memories of vacation, revival, fun times, and church camp.
I had stated that this year’s church camp was the best ever. But this year’s church camp was over a month and a half ago. Continue reading
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It was a desperate time for the city. An enemy army had surrounded it on all sides and no one in the city could leave.
At first, things were okay. They had plenty of food stored up and the water supply was abundant.
That all began to change as the weeks went by. Continue reading
A Thorn and Grace.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor 12:9
What does that really mean?
Is God’s grace sufficient for you and do you accept it as such? Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 