“Bless You; Praise God!”
“Bless You; Praise God!”(Gen.14:17-20).This text contains the seed of the “just war theory.” Others may see in it also the seeds of Holy Communion and tithing. Melchizedek king of (Jeru)Salem doubled as priest of God Most High(a title of the chief Canaanute God). In ancient times, it was normal for kings to double as priests.The […]
“While Waiting For Christ, Engage In Service That Produces Results!”
“While Waiting For Christ, Engage In Service That Produces Results!”(Mt.25:14-30).The disciples came to Jesus privately, wanting to know the signs of endtime and when it was to happen. He told them to be ready for it because “no one knows about that day or hour,” including him the Son.To make it clearer, he told them […]
“Gof Of Good And Bad Times!”
“God Of Good And Bad Times!”(Job 2:1-13).Satan would not admit that he had failed. He told God: “A man will give all he has for his own life. But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.” God gave Satan the go-ahead to […]
“It’s Okay! You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy!”
“It’s Ok! “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy!”Nightbirde on AGT.Maybe like Job, we can all pretend to cope with the calamity of losing everything we have worked for. Our estates, our ranches, and our cattle all gone in one day! Even so, with four servants and a […]
“Satan’s Flawed Reasoning!”
Satan’s Flawed Reasoning!”(Job 1:6-12).According to Satan, Job’s righteousness was self-serving.” This is the heart of Satan’s attack on God and Job. Satan challenges the LORD’S boasting of Job’s righteousness. This is seen in his questions and suggestions to the LORD to test Job’s righteousness: “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not put a […]