The Burning Bush In Exodus 3, Moses records the account of God interacting with him in a very unique way. He had fled the life he had in Egypt when he discovered it was known he’d killed an Egyptian overseer, and is now living with a family that shepherded flocks in the wilderness. While he…
Category: Uncategorized
Unbelief and Rebellion
God’s Rest In Hebrews 3, the author is encouraging believers to enter into the rest of God. He references Israel leaving Egypt and heading to the promise land as a type referring to salvation in Christ as the ultimate rest God gives to his people. Along with that comes the warning of those who “will…
How to Gain Unity
Dwindling Commonality No matter the setting today, the divisions in our communities are so glaring that what consumes much of our conversation is how we are to mend this growing divide. One of the most common solutions provided by pastors, political commentators, and anyone who is looked to for a solution is to focus on…
Trusting God
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Many are familiar with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (or Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah before Nebuchadnezzar gave them the names for which they are more often referred). In his vanity, King Nebuchadnezzar set up a statue to be worshipped as a show of fealty and required those who were of high…
For His Glory
Demonstration It is common to view salvation from the perspective of our benefit. No wonder, for there is great benefit in our being saved from our sin! Sin is a cruel master who destroys every life in service to it and who’s wages is ultimately death. God ought to be praised by all who are…
Too Much
I did not plan ahead to write about these verses at the time of year when feasting is abundant and company is plentiful. I hope these things have been a blessing to all! However, since I believe in providence rather than coincidence, maybe someone needs to hear this now. Too Much of a Good Thing…
Importance of Virtue
Everything We Need Without salvation, works are pointless. A person can try in every way to “live up to” some standard of righteousness, but if they can perfectly attain success at it than you can be sure that standard is not perfect. There is one perfect standard and it is the righteousness of God. There…
Stay for the Fight
Love for Corinthians In the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he assures them that he hopes to make his way back to them. He cared deeply for all the believers to whom he had spread the gospel and, in many of his letters to the churches, revealed how…
Covering a Multitude
Shame of Sin While it may not be possible for us to ever fulling comprehend the wickedness of our sin, God’s word gives us clear revelation that it is a terrible thing. He demonstrates it to us somewhat by recording some of the punishments mete out even upon the people he had chosen to be…
Liberties Limits
What is Not Sin There is a great deal of liberty within Christ. It was for freedom’s sake that he delivered us from the yoke of slavery to sin. For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 As Paul wrote, that freedom is not to fall…