I could fill a book with countless lessons and quotes given by my father. Many were quite interesting. If you asked me to narrow it down to primary teachings on life, I would still have quite a handful. That seems to be exactly what Jesus did in his famous sermon on the mount. It wouldContinue reading “Sermon on the Mount: Introduction – The Sermon of the King”
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Bible Study: Psalm 134
“Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord. The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.” We’ve made it. We have reached the mountain peak of ChristianContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 134”
Bible Study: Psalm 133
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon theContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 133”
Bible Study: Psalm 132
“Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions: How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, Until I find outContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 132”
Bible Study: Psalm 127
“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are anContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 127”
Bible Study: Psalm 126
“When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Turn againContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 126”
Taking in the Word
We just finished another course at school and the end discussions surrounded the topic of appropriating the Scriptures. In the sense of Bible study it is how a person processes the Scriptures that they just read. How a person takes the Word of God in is very important thing to consider for having a healthyContinue reading “Taking in the Word”
My Favorite Books
My Favorite Books This goes to say that my favorite book is Bible. It is without equal. I do want to say though that it is unlike any other book in that is it truly sacred Scripture. It is made alive by Holy Spirit and that changes the approach to which we come to itContinue reading “My Favorite Books”
Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church
Book reviews are something that haven’t made it into my blog so far. So, I am fairly new at this endeavor even though reading is a favorite pastime of mine. My personal library is in my house and it is growing because of my reignited passion for actual books instead of on my kindle (iPadContinue reading “Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church”
Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.
It is impossible for us to judge fully but it is impossible for us not to judge at all. I take this from my understanding of the word. As I understand, to judge something or someone means to determine what is either… 1) Correct and incorrect Continue reading “Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.”
