“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended (overcame) it not.” John 1:5 Historians tell us that the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthlim, by the way of the sea, was a land downtrodden by the Assyrians. Their influence, and other invaders of “the nations,” with their ruthless conquests and the…
“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing…” Psalm 100:2 What is the value or worth of a song, a hymn, a Psalm, especially with regard to God? As is the matter of prayer, elements of which are praise, thanksgiving, and supplication, the Hymn and Spiritual Songs are a reflection of one’s…
“And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him (Moses) in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.” Acts 7:30 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when the Lord revealed Himself to him as “the Almighty God,” with the promise that He would establish…
“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 After Adam and Eve sinned, and sin entered into the world, the effects of sin began to manifest themselves. That which was perfect in the Garden of Eden, that perfect creation of…
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22,23 It is unusual, and remarkable at the same time, that the prophet Jeremiah who suffered so greatly because he was so opposed by his enemies, should write in…
“…Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.” Psalm 132:5 Where does God dwell? It is true that He has declared Jerusalem as a dwelling place, chosen by Him, there to associate His name and presence with it. It is true also that it was at…
“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown glory that fadeth not away.” 1 Peter 5:4 Who is this “Shepherd” of whom Peter speaks? Of course, it is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ who is coming again. But in this present day, when David speaks of his Shepherd, and…
“If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou Me.” John 21:22 In the history of the world there has only been one Apostle Peter. He was chosen, and raised up by God, to be a unique example of what God can do in and through a person…
“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and RAN toward the army to meet the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:48 What was it that made David run towards the Philistine, even towards the Philistine army to meet Goliath in deadly combat? Was it…
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 It was in dealing with His disciple, Philip, to make of him a man of faith, that the Lord asked him, with over five thousand men around…