One thing we can all agree on — the world is in chaos. What keeps you up at night? What’s preventing you from getting the rest that you need? Is it trying to figure out how you’re going to pay the bills and put food on the table, never mind fill the gas tank? Are …
Psalms 3 & 4: Feel Security & Rest in a Time of Chaos Read More »
We are living in the Last Days! Just take a look around! Last week I covered the difference between the Last Days and End Times. There’s a difference, even though the terms are often used interchangeably. What about the Rapture and the second coming of Jesus Christ? These terms are also confused — A LOT. …
What is the Difference Between the Rapture & the 2nd Coming of Jesus? Read More »
The Book of Psalms is like no other in the Bible. Its title in Hebrew literally means “book of praise”. Join me each Sunday to learn how to pray the Psalms. Something special happens when you pray God’s words back to Him. Each week, we’ll do one or two Psalms in order through the book. …
Yes, it’s confusing. Furthermore, it really doesn’t help that the two terms are used interchangeably. Nevertheless, there is a significant difference between the Last Days and the End Times. We’ll uncover the truth about these prophetic terms and what the Bible says about them. Let’s dig in… When did the “Last Days” Start? The Book …
Are We in Last Days or the End Times? It’s Confusing! Read More »
As we finish the Book of 2 Chronicles, we have kings who do what is evil in God’s sight and only one who does what is right. That was then. What about now? What applies to us? Do YOU do what Jesus says to do? First, you need to know the truth. Let’s dig in… …
2 Chronicles 33-36: Do What is Right. What JESUS Says to Do Read More »
Springtime is when most people do a thorough cleaning throughout their homes. They purge everything that’s old, dirty, and filthy. They move furniture around, sweep under rugs and everywhere dust and dirt can hide. That’s what the next good king of Judah did to the temple that had been desecrated. Likewise, it is something we …
2 Chronicles 29-32: Time to Purge Your Life of Everything Sinful & Hated by God Read More »
Doing what is right. It sounds easy, but are you doing what is right under the eyes of God or man? Or what YOU think is right without consulting God. It makes a huge difference! In today’s chapters we find good kings and bad kings. Just like today, we have good leaders and bad leaders. …
2 Chronicles 24-28: Are You Doing What is Right Under the Eyes of God? Read More »
Today’s lesson from 2 Chronicles is a basic warning to us… Mix with the wrong people at your own peril! We’ll meet some bad kings, bad mothers with bad blood, who were evil to the core. They lacked a true and honest relationship with God. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 21 – Jehoram Rules in …
2 Chronicles 21-23: The Value of Being Rooted in an Authentic Relationship with God Read More »
Yesterday we talked about the Holy Spirit, our free gift from God, given to the disciples on Pentecost. Next in the Book of Acts is the birth and quick growth of the church. One thing that stands out is BAPTISM. The New Testament writers clearly explain why new, born again believers need to be baptized. …
Why is Baptism Important for Being a True Christian? What’s the Truth? Read More »
It happened 50 days after Jesus was crucified — Pentecost (meaning 50 in Greek). It’s when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit into the hearts of His disciples. What is the significance for us today? Why is the Holy Spirit a key factor to being a born again Christian? What really happened that morning in Jerusalem? …
Pentecost: The Fantastic Gift of the Holy Spirit Arrived and Changed the World Read More »
Jesus’ ascension is recorded in the Gospels of Luke and Mark and in the Book of Acts. What was Jesus’ promise that gives us hope? What did He tell the disciples AND us to do until He returns? When is He coming back? With what’s going on in the world today, where’s the hope that …
Jesus Ascended to Heaven. How Long Until He Comes Back? Read More »
Just like Judah long ago, we are in a spiritual decline. Why? Because we have wandered far from God. The Bible is the Word of God and He gave it to us so that we would get to know Him better. It also transforms hearts and lives. The more we read the Bible, the more …
2 Chronicles 17-20: Reading the Word of God Changes Your Heart and Life Read More »
There’s an important lesson for us today in this story from long ago. If you’re wondering were God is in this evil world, He’s still in control. It’s you who has wandered away. Discover how simple it is to find God. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 13 – Abijah’s War with Jeroboam Abijah began to …
2 Chronicles 13-16: Seek God with all Your Heart, & Easily Find Him! Read More »
Remember in yesterday’s post where I quoted Deuteronomy 17? Both David, his son Solomon, and now David’s grandson Rehoboam, did the same thing. Like father, like sons. They ignore God. They ignored His Word. As a result, the whole nation, all the people, suffered the consequences. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 10 – The Northern …
2 Chronicles 10-12: What Happened When the People Lost Sight of God? Read More »
Have you ever made a life-altering mistake? Well, King Solomon did & it infected his kingdom & the Israelites. What did he do? He disobeyed God. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 8 – Solomon’s Many Achievements It took Solomon twenty years to build the Lord’s Temple and his own royal palace. At the end of …
2 Chronicles 8-9: Solomon Made His First Mistake and Gave Satan a Foothold Read More »
We see it in the news it seems like every minute of the day. Each time we look on social media or open our phones, there’s a notification of breaking news. Each one more horrible than the last one. Friend, all this is part of the experience of living in the Last Days. When did …
Is An Increase of Evil One of the Signs of the Last Days? Read More »
It took 7 years to build the Temple and it was finally complete. At last, the Israelites had a beautiful place to worship God. Now, it was time to celebrate so, Solomon praised God, and asked Him to bless Israel. Consequently, God returned with some promises: not just an unconditional one, but a very conditional …
2 Chronicles 6-7: God Actually Keeps His Promises: Unconditional and Conditional Read More »
King David gave his son, Solomon, the plans and passed on the task of building the great, majestic Temple. These next chapters are very descriptive and visual, and you really need to check out the video at the bottom with a 3D computer rendering and a guided tour. It will help you visualize the glory …
2 Chronicles 3-5: King Solomon’s New, Epic Temple Is All About God’s Glory Read More »
Where 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Samuel were historical accounts, Chronicles written by Ezra, after the Babylonian Exile, is a commentary on the history of Israel from the Kings to the Exile. He wrote it to encourage the Jews returning from 70 years of exile, including everything good from God’s point of …
2 Chronicles 1-2: The Ways of Wisdom or Wealth? Which Would you Pick? Read More »
In the final chapters of 1 Chronicles, in obedience, David hands the reigns to his young son, Solomon, who’s only 14. He is called by God to build the Temple and it was a magnificent temple. But first, David gives the last orders for the staffing of the temple, the plans and the materials to …
1 Chronicles Finale: King David Passes On the Building of the Temple of God to Solomon Read More »
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