Thoughts King Rehoboam was a mixed bag. There were times where he followed the Lord, and times where he turned his back on God. And in chapter 11, verses 16 and 17, we read some very important words. Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the Lord, the God of…
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Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 29 NKJV, Ch. 30 ESV, Ch. 31 NCV, Ch. 32 ERV Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on this…
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Thoughts Melchizedek is a bit of a mystery man. As it said in chapter 7, we don’t know anything about his genealogy. Verse three tells us “There is no record of his father or mother or any of his ancestors—no beginning or end to his life.” Well that’s kind of strange, especially for those times…
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Thoughts The book of Acts is about the dawning days of the Christian church. How it began. It’s about the empowerment of the seemingly defeated followers of Jesus after His crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus knew that his disciples would need encouragement and courage and ability from God to be able to take the message of…
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Thoughts Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, but that does not take away from its value. It is, after all, the Word of God. We don’t really know who this Obadiah fellow was, though. Some think that he is the Obadiah that was a servant in Ahab’s household as in 1 Kings…
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Thoughts Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:6 NIV Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Proverbs 27:9 NIV As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 NIV A Good Friend Is More…
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Thoughts These three chapters a part of what is known as the Egyptian Hallel because they were sung as a part of the annual Passover celebration that Jews observed. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Passover meal, and 115-118 were sung after the meal. When was Jesus crucified? Just before Passover. What did…
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Thoughts The Temple Is Completed The Temple that King David first thought to build, but which God said he could not build because he had been a man of war, his son Solomon has now completed, as had been promised by God. So there is a great time of sacrificing and dedication, lasting for seven…
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Thoughts In Previous Chapters In Numbers 22-24 Balak tried to get Balaam to curse God’s people because was afraid that they were a threat to him because they were so numerous. He wanted to drive them from his land. Balak was sure that if Balaam would curse them, he would be able to defeat them. …
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Thoughts We do not know the author of the book of Hebrews, but we do know to whom it was written: Christian Jews, and for their benefit (as well as ours), most of chapter one is dedicated to establishing who Jesus is in light of the Old Testament. Chapter 2 begins with this sentence: Therefore…
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