- Thoughts on Ruth 1 Continued
Ruth Section two here.
This is an emotional scene. Naomi gets word that the Lord has come to the aid of His people back in Bethlehem. So she heads out to return with her daughters-in-law. They are on the way and all of a sudden Naomi decides to send the girls back to their parents. She realizes she has nothing to offer them and the road ahead will be hard. Naomi is really feeling sorry for
- Thoughts on Ruth 1
Ruth is a small booked packed full of great information. We have only taken a look at the first five verses so far and the theme here is great loss.Loss 1-A great move to a foreign land(loss of home, job, friends, familiarity).Loss 2-Loss of a husband (Naomi is widowed in the foreign land).Loss 3-Loss of her two sons (Naomi is left alone in this foreign land).If this was all of the story it would
- Bible Study Update
I think it is long due for me to update what I am studying Bible wise. I have been working on the Bible study I am writing on the book of Jonah. I love how God works things out because my pastor is now preaching a sermon on this book! Great to glean wisdom from him on and you can listen to the sermons here if you like. Really good stuff. Again I see it as confirmation for me to move ahead with it
- The Gospels Continued
I am continuing on my journey of studying the gospels. Each has its own unique voice. I love how the Holy Spirit does that in His inspirations. I have read through Matthew, Mark, and John. I am now in Luke. I am feeling closer to Jesus. I like to imagine myself there with Him. I wonder what my thoughts and attitudes would have been if I were there. Would I believe? Would I just follow Him because
- The Gospels - Just Give Me Jesus
I have been studying the gospels lately. God has me reflecting on Jesus. I am a huge old testament fan. I love how those Scriptures all point us to Jesus. But I have been in a season of looking around at others and comparing myself. "Am I good enough?" is the question that plagues me way too often. God sweetly and patiently guides me back to Jesus. He tells me that Jesus is the only one I need to
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
Hey y’all! I am so excited to be ending this walk with the kings of Israel with you! I do hope you enjoyed our time in the word together. Please do read 1 Kings 17. I would love to talk about that passage and how it relates to us today but unfortunately at this time we are unable to do that. So read it for yourself and email me your thoughts. It is a rich passage of Scripture. ShallumNow Shallum
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
Jeroboam IIAfter Jehoash’s death his son Jeroboam reigned on the throne. You would think that after all the sin that Jeroboam the first caused Israel to commit that Jehoash would not use the same name but unfortunately he did. In these days names meant a lot. I am guessing that this name held honor with it in Jehoash’s eyes. Why else would he name his son this? Especially since most of these
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
Jehoahaz now becomes king after his father. His reign lasts 17 years. He unfortunately did evil in God’s eyes and persisted in the sins of Jeroboam (2 Kings 13:1-2). This did not make God happy. God was in fact burning with anger. God really desires for us to want relationship with Him over anything else. He wants our whole heart devoted to Him. But He will not force it. Instead because of His
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
JehuAs fulfillment of the prophecy spoken by God to Elijah, Jehu will be the next king (1 Kings 19:16-17). His reign lasts 28 years. A violent new start occurs in the kingdom of Israel. Jehu’s reign fulfills all the prophecy about demolishing Ahab’s family and Jezebel. Jehu destroyed all the people close to or related to this family line. Then he went about demolishing all the ministers of Baal.
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
Ahaziah, the son of Ahab is now on the throne. Remember, the last week of our study we glimpsed the death of Ahab. Ahab had a moment of repentance but not a complete turnaround. He did not give his whole heart to God. Yet, because of his moment of repentance God delayed judgment. We will see it come to pass as we study the next two sons of Ahab. Read 1 Kings 22:51-53“Ahaziah son of Ahab became
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
A Very Wicked King: AhabAhab was the next king in line. He reigned for 22 years. He was the most wicked king yet. This is the word of God describing Ahab, “Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him. He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, but he also married Jezebel daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
BaashaKing Baasha reigned over Israel for 24 years. He also did evil in the eyes of the Lord like the kings before him. He took the throne by force. You see a pattern of decline here? It is so obvious that when God is taken out of the center of a place it goes downhill. Evil prevails. That is not what God desires for us. John 10:10 states, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
A New Reign Jeroboam reigned 22 years in the northern kingdom. God sent a prophet to cry out against the corrupt altar that Jeroboam built, instead of repentance anger filled Jeroboam. He did not turn back to God. Jeroboam’s son gets ill at this time and he sends his wife in disguise to inquire of the prophet Ahijah about his son’s outcome. This is the same prophet who brought the first word
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
A Look at Jeroboam-Part Two Now Jeroboam makes the worst decision of his career. He is still living in fear and does not realize he is God’s appointed servant. He doesn’t realize that he can make a great kingdom for the people of Israel if he does it God’s way. God hand-picked him for an amazing task, he should have known whose he was. Maybe deep down he did realize this but his actions tell us
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
A Look At Jeroboam Part 1We get our first glimpse at Jeroboam’s character in what we read last week. When he was given words of God from the prophet about being king of most of Israel the prophet also spoke this, “37 However, as for you, I will take you, and you will rule over all that your heart desires; you will be king over Israel. 38 If you do whatever I command you and walk in my ways and do
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday-A Kingdom Divided
Rehoboam was Solomon's son. Naturally in the normal kingly order of things, he should be the one to inherit the throne to the kingdom of Israel. Yet this is not what actually happened.Solomon sinned. God said in the law we read last week that "the king must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray" (Deuteronomy 17:17). Unfortunately this was Solomon's weakness. He obtained many wives
- A Walk with the Kings of Israel Wednesday
If you did the Abundant Grace Bible Study with me you took a walk with the kings of Judah. We learned some really neat things from them about our own walks with God. If you would like a free copy of this Bible Study feel free to contact me and I will send it to you.Starting on Wednesdays we will take a walk with the kings of Israel. God never desired that His people would have a king rule over
- Abundant Grace Week Five Discussion Questions
Hey everyone! You are doing such a great job. I especially love this week because as we study we get to see that leadership is so important when it comes to running our nation. This is a critical time to learn from these from the past so we can be helped with our future.I am in Malta at this time so please discuss among yourselves. The next week's will be posted next Friday as well but I will
- Abundant Grace Week Four Disscussion Questions
*************UPDATE-The new week four podcast is now up.***************You guys are doing a great job continuing on with this study. I just love the rich truths we are learning from each of these lives. God is so good.Regarding Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, and Asa:<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->1-What are some things that made them ordinary? 2-What were their main challenges? 3-Are
- Abundant Grace Week Three Discussion Questions
How wonderful it is to be diligent in the study of God's word. I know we are each growing closer to God because of it. May God give you a new passion for His word this week.Regarding Rahab, Boaz, Ruth, and David; 1-Name some things that made these people ordinary. 2-What were their main challenges? 3-What stood out the most to you this week? 4-Can you see how God uses anyone who is
- Abundant Grace Week Two Discussion Questions
Wow-I am so proud of you all persevering in diligent study of the Word of God! May God richly bless your efforts to know Him better. I am loving all that we are learning together. Feel free to come back and post as often as you like. Let's get a discussion started together.Regarding Jacob, Judah, and Tamar; 1-What are some things that made them ordinary? 2-What were their main challenges?
- Abundant Grace Week One Discussion Questions
I am so thrilled that we have completed a week of study together. What a blessing God's word brings us. I want us to take some of these questions that put a spark in your Spirit so that we can discuss them. They are just a guide to use. Please post any remarks or comments that you would like from the study.Regarding Mary, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: 1-What are some things that stood out to you
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