In Gen 3:8, the Lord was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Evidently, it was normal for Adam to be walking with God at this time, just like Enoch and Noah walked with God. However, on this day, Adam wasn’t with the Lord. That was unusual....
In Jesus’ instructions to his disciples before his crucifixion, in Jn 15-16, and in his prayer in Jn 17, he mentioned three things about abiding in him that we are going to discuss tonight. He was not referring to being “in the body” like he revealed to Paul . These...
In Ps 70:4, David wrote, “let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.” We are certainly those who love the Lord’s salvation and so we should certainly be the ones who say continually, Let God be magnified. Let God be magnified – Ps 70:4 – “Let...
Ezek 6 is a prophecy against the mountains of Israel, which is where idols were worshipped in the high places. This prophecy against the mountains includes prophecies about: The destruction of the high places – Ezek 6:1-7 – Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains, hills, rivers, and valleys. The Lord said...
In Jn 13:17 Jesus said, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” “These things” that he wanted them to know are found in the context. The context is Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, among whom was Judas Iscariot, Jn 13:2, 10-11, 21. He...
In Prov 22:1, Solomon said, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” He’s saying that sometimes you have to choose between a good name and a great fortune. For example, Judas Iscariot chose to have great riches,...
In the Bible, the word “commit” is used in two principle ways. It either means to do or perpetrate something, like commit adultery, commit iniquity, commit sin, or it means to give in trust, to put into the hands or power of another. This is the way it is first...
In Ezek 5, Ezekiel was instructed to shave off his hair and beard as a sign to Jerusalem. This sign showed the men of Judah the thoroughness with which the Lord intended to destroy those who refused to do his statutes and judgments. The sign of Ezekiel’s hair – Ezekiel...
This verse almost seems out of place in consideration of the 57 preceding verses.● The chapter begins with what we find to be the most definitive summarization of the gospel:○ vs.3-4 Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, he was buried, and he rose again the third day...
Pastor John Robinson preached from Prov 2:!-5 on how to find the will of God. This is more of a pattern than it is a process. Starts with a desire – Prov 2:1 – what do you want? We should pray for our children and grandchildren that God will put...
