1 John 1:5–10 (NKJV) 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk … Continue reading One Drop of Blood
Coming Home – Luke 15
Luke 15:11–24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. The Desire for the Exciting Things of This World “Give me my portion…” 13 And not many … Continue reading Coming Home – Luke 15
Concerning Those Healed of Leprosy (Leviticus 14:1 – 57
The laws concerning how to treat those who were healed of leprosy. There were specific guidelines including the healed shaving their bodies and getting rid of all clothing or personal items that may have had the virus attached. Also, the priest would examine them days later and anoint them in order to truly proclaim their … Continue reading Concerning Those Healed of Leprosy (Leviticus 14:1 – 57
How Deep is Your Love? (Genesis 29:1-30)
I thought of a lot of songs and phrases that could describe this story: "Love at First Sight," "The Things We Do For Love," "I Love You Just the Way You Are (Sung to Rachel, though, not Leah)." While this may seem a little silly, this love story is a convoluted mess that once again … Continue reading How Deep is Your Love? (Genesis 29:1-30)
Starting Over (Genesis 9:18-10:32)
Unfortunately, there is a pattern in humanity. Sin, judgement, grace, restoration, then more sin, judgement, grace, and restoration. Even though God had judged man's sin by a flood, then extended grace to Noah, then restored the earth and entered a covenant of promise, sin entered into this new start in the form of Noah being … Continue reading Starting Over (Genesis 9:18-10:32)
The First Covenant of Promise (Genesis 8:1-9:17)
One year on a boat with hundreds of animals, cramped space, pungent odors, stale air, and no idea how long until the water subsided made for a marathon experience. Noah sent out birds to try and find dry land to no avail until exactly one year after the rains began. Noah could have lost his … Continue reading The First Covenant of Promise (Genesis 8:1-9:17)
New Beginnings (Genesis 4:16-26)
Sin has entered the world through Adam and Eve's sin. Curses have been meted out. Adam and Eve have been banished from Eden. The world's first murder is in the books, and Cain has been judged, banished, and marked. Everything is different, and not for the better. Cain, though, began a new life in the … Continue reading New Beginnings (Genesis 4:16-26)