“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.” Psalm 19:1 The dominant world power during the life of Isaiah was Assyria, whose king was Sennacherib. The Assyrians were the enemies of Israel, and had the reputation of being ruthless in…
“Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:15 It was Moses who wrote in his prayer, “…teach us to number our days, that we may present unto Thee a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Why did Moses write this concerning “our days?” It is because,…
“Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” John 21:15 In the book of the Revelation, in addressing the seven churches in Asia Minor, the Lord concludes his messages by speaking to the church at Laodicea. In His letter to this church He first reveals to her who He is, “…the Amen,…
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 An indication of what is the greatest sin is seen in its antithesis, or that which is opposite. In the book…
“I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you: because it is your life.” Deuteronomy 32:46,47 After the baptism of Jesus, when the Spirit of God came upon Him in a most demonstrative…
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:18 In Paul’s conclusion in his letter to the believers in Ephesus, he writes the following concerning standing: “Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to…
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, ‘Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15,16 In the gospel of Matthew, we find the Lord Jesus teaching His disciples, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in…
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, ‘Be ye holy; for I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:15,16 Throughout Scripture, God speaks to mankind concerning the difference between that which is holy and that which is not. Why? Fundamentally, it is…
“And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the Lord met him, and sought to kill him.” Exodus 4:24 It was many years after the call of Moses to deliver the people of Israel, that the Lord made David king of Israel. There came a time when David, with all the…
“… for He hath said, ‘I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,’ so that we may boldly say, ‘The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.’” Hebrews 13:5,6 One of the great truths of Scripture which is part of that great foundation upon which the salvation…