The book of 1 Samuel gives us a glimpse into the condition of the priesthood in the days of the Judges. God had been silent, as the Word of the Lord was rare (1 Samuel 3:1). When we look at Eli and his worthless sons who ministered as priests, we can certainly see the reason…
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Luke 11:50-51 – The Doomed Generation
On the heels of Jesus describing the people of His time as an evil generation because they sought a sign from God – despite having seen many signs from Yahweh in the person of Jesus – He condemned them. He said that the queen of Sheba and the men of Nineveh would rise up in…
Judges 20:35 – Destruction of Benjamin
The final events in the book of Judges 19-21 are among the most grievous in Scripture. From a human perspective, it also seems to make little sense how God operated. If you’re like me, perhaps you come away from the narrative scratching your head and wondering what God had in mind the way everything transpired….
Judges 18:19 – “Keep Quiet”
What is it about so many of the priests and Levites we meet in the book of Judges? Each one seems to be worse than the next. Weren’t they supposed to be set apart by God for service to Him because they stood athwart the sin and evil they saw during the incident of the…
Luke 10:20 – The Most Important Thing
Jesus demonstrated His authority when He sent out disciples in His Name. When He first sent out the Twelve, they received from Him the power to cast out demons and cure diseases, but in doing these miracles, their primary purpose was to proclaim the Kingdom of God (Luke 9:1-2). These were His handpicked men who…
Luke 9:57-62 – Costly Faith
How corrupted the Words and teachings of Jesus have become in these latter days! For anyone who has read the Bible to think that Jesus came to give us our best life now is a mystery. Well, maybe not. Satan’s purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. Certainly his intent is to cause those who…