The Tabernacle

Scripture The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. ~John 1:14 (CSB) Quote God is omnipresent: He transcends and inhabits His creation. He sees all, He hears all and He knows all. It is impossible…

What’s In A Name?

Scripture When they were still some distance from Bethlehem, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult…With her last breath ​— ​for she was dying ​— ​she named him Ben-oni, but his father called him Benjamin. ~ Genesis 35:16-18 (CSB) Quote The sorrow which now grieves you will someday be turned into glorious…

Empty Hands: Empty Heart

Scripture No one is to appear before Me empty-handed. ~Exodus 34:20, CSB Quote We make a living by what we earn: we make a life by what we give. ~Sir Winston Churchill If you have read the bible through, you have probably discovered the verse above and it is repeated three times: Exodus 23:15, 34:20…

Abraham The Prophet

Scripture “Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you will certainly die, you and all who are yours.” ~Genesis 20:7, CSB Quote Living by faith includes the call to something greater than looking…

The Fate Of Rebels

Scripture They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have gone too far! Everyone in the entire community is holy, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the Lord’s assembly? ” ~ Numbers 16:3 (CSB) Quote Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft or Satan worship. ~Samuel…

Women

Scripture Sarah said to Abram, “Since the LORD has prevented me from bearing children, go to my slave; perhaps through her I can build a family.” And Abram agreed to what Sarah said. ~Genesis 16:2, CSB Quote A fickle and changeful thing is woman ever. ~Virgil A woman’s prerogative is the change her mind. About the time…

Despising Others

Scripture He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. ~Luke 18:9, CSB Quote Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up. ~Jesse James God, in His infinite wisdom, revealed the good news to the Bethlehem shepherds instead of revealing…

Healthy Fear

Scripture Moses responded to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear Him and will not sin.” ~Exodus 20:20, CSB Quote I am a God fearing man who worships God with my heart and my life. ~Willie Stargell The highest motive for service is love but that…

Contentment

Scripture Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too wondrous for me. Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like a weaned child. ~Psalm 131:1-2, CSB Quote The harvest of peace is produced from the seed…

Shekinah Glory

Scripture On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the testimony, and it appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. ~ Numbers 9:15 (CSB) Quote The great distinction of a true believer is the indwelling Holy Spirit. How careful should we be, lest to…