God declared Hezekiah to be the most righteous king of Judah. However, his son Manasseh was the most wicked. Manasseh removed the altars on the high places and set up altars to the gods of heaven in the Temple. He even sacrificed his own son. In addition to these abominable…
Matthew 21:23
23 As he taught in the temple, the top priests and elders of the people rushed up to him and asked, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”
Jesus often talked about what the Bible meant in a deeper way.
Is there a mistake that I do all the time that needs to be killed?
These days, a common effort stresses that Jesus’ main focus was on love, so they play down any talk of hell. That’s how some Christians act: “I’ll have some wisdom and a lot of love, but please…
The Arameans lay siege to Israel’s capital, Samaria. The residents of the city were slowly starving to death. Some even ate their own newborns. The king of Israel became enraged with the LORD and His prophet and resolved to kill him. When he arrived in the prophet…
God’s patience and mercy are magnificent. God is still attempting to convert evil Ahab. Israel is simply a shadow of what it once was. When a king came to plunder Israel, the LORD promised Ahab that He would give him victory so that he would recognize the LORD as God. He…
Lord, I come to You in my weakness today. Strengthen me when I am exhausted, disheartened, or overwhelmed. Let Your might carry me when my own strength is insufficient. Renew my energy and confidence. Help me to rely completely on Your grace in every situation. Let my…
There are times when a man of God who is loyal will have money problems. It doesn’t mean he’s been unfaithful or doesn’t believe in God. It’s a test of faith. This man who worked with the prophets died owing money. His wife was afraid that the debt collectors would…
Indeed, music is a spiritual tool that can be blessed…
Elisha succeeded Elijah as the prophet. The king of Moab rebelled against Israel and refused to pay tribute, so Joram, the king of Israel, sought assistance from Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, and Edom. They attempted…
Elijah left Mount Horeb with renewed inspiration. He was planning to train someone to take his place. He spotted the man God had commanded him to call and flung his cloak over him. It was a representation of God’s anointing coming upon and covering him. In the New…