Will They Listen

Scripture “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.” ~Ezekiel 3:10-11, NIrv Quote Most people do not…

Stubborn Pride

Scripture I have listened carefully. But they do not say what is right. They refuse to turn away from their sins. No one says, ‘What have I done?’ All of them go their own way. They are like horses charging into battle. ~Jeremiah 8:6, NIrV Quote A man will do more to satisfy his stubborn…

Hezekiah’s Revival

Scripture Ahaz gathered together everything that belonged to God’s temple. He took all of it away. He shut the doors of the LORD’s temple. He set up altars at every street corner in Jerusalem. ~2 Chronicles 28:24, NIrV Quote The first step toward revival is deep repentance; getting down in the dust before God with…

The Source of Joy

Scripture May my right hand never play the harp again…may my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth so that I cannot sing…May it happen if I don’t consider Jerusalem to be my greatest joy. ~Psalm 137:5-6, NIrV Quote Joy is what happens to us when we realize how really good God is. ~Marianne…

The Discipline of Waiting

Scripture Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. ~Psalm 27:14, AV Quote “Good things come to those who wait” ~Violent Fane Generally speaking, Americans do not like to wait yet the bible commands us to wait upon the LORD in at least…

The Kings

Scripture Josiah was eight years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 31 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He lived the way King David had lived. He didn’t turn away from it to the right or the left. ~2 Chronicles 341-2, NIrV Quote You authority…

The Power Of Influence

Scripture Don’t let anyone fool you. “Bad companions make a good person bad.” ~2 Corinthians 6:14, NLT Quote It is better to be alone than in the presence of bad company. ~Booker T. Washington Jehoshaphat was one of the better kings of Judah. He and his father Asa are the only two good kings back to…

Jesus In The Scriptures

Scripture Jesus explained to them what was said about Himself in all the Scriptures. He began with Moses and all the Prophets. Luke 24:27, NIrV Quote Our bible study has no significance if in our study we do not see Jesus. Seeing Jesus brings scripture to life. ~David Bennett We had a great discussion in…

The Promise Keeper

Scripture “I tell you that I will build a royal house for your family.’ ~I Chronicles 17:10, NIrV Quote Jesus is the ultimate Promise Keeper. ~Ya’akov I am reading through the books of history this month and earlier today I read I Chronicles 17 where David says, “Here I am, living in a palace that has…

The Greatest Gift

Scripture All of the people of Judah were happy about the promise they had made. They turned to God with all their heart. When they did, they found him. So the LORD gave them peace and rest on every side. Quote Everything good is a gift from God and that certainly includes PEACE. ~Ya’akov Numbers…