by admin | Jul 22, 2024 | Bible Study, Walk-Thru
EDITORS NOTE (9/20/24): At the moment, this ‘time’ is still here, but the actual ‘time’ that I have available the Lord has called me to use elsewhere, so for now this is going to be on the back burner. “Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.” 1st Corinthians 10:11 We are seemingly getting ‘closer and closer’ to that moment, the ‘end of the age’ (Matt. 28:18-19), but what should the Lord find us doing (Matt. 24:46)? Well each Believer has a responsibility towards Christ. We can learn from Israel, from the past and these things, when we understand them and know them (Ps. 119:11), so if there is still ‘time’ then why not take a ‘walk-thru’, looking at 1st and 2nd Samuel, Kings & Chronicles. These books of the Bible are full of ‘goodies’ and I have spent many countless hours in these books. Such a study as this has been on my mind for quite some time now, time has not availed, but nonetheless, God will prevail and allow this study to get moving along. So let’s begin… 😀 In order to have a good understanding of David, which will become our main focus, we need to also have a firm understanding of who Samuel was, as well as Saul, who would become David’s rival latter on. There was a man whose name was Elkanah (1 Sam. 1:1) and he had two wives (vs. 2), Hannah and Peninnah. Now why two wives, does not the...
by admin | Apr 5, 2023 | Articles, Bible Study, End Times, Special, Tribulation, Walk-Thru
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so persistently harasses us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners against Himself, that you not become weary and faint in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are rebuked by Him. For whom the Lord loves He disciplines, and whips every son whom He receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not discipline? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indeed for a few days disciplined us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields...
by admin | Jan 25, 2018 | Walk-Thru
“Although you say you do not see Him, yet the case is before Him, and you must wait for Him.” Job 35:14 We have spent some time going over the book of Psalms. As mentioned before, a lot of people look at Psalms as the book of faith. Yet Psalms is much more, it is about having a contrite and perfect heart before our Creator. Psalms declares the wondrous works of God, tells us much about who He is! Psalms provides history, Psalms provides examples and presents the truth about trusting in God. Psalms is much more than just faith. “As for the Mighty God, His way is perfect; the Word of Jehovah is tested; He is a shield to all those who trust in Him. For who is God besides Jehovah? Or, who is a Rock except our God?” Psalms 18:30-31 “The heavens declare the glory of the Mighty God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork.” Psalms 19:1 “Jehovah is my strength and my shield; my heart has trusted in Him, and I have been helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.” Psalms 28:7 “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in Jehovah. His heart is secure; he will not be afraid, though he sees his adversary.” Psalms 112:7-8 As has been mentioned before and will be mentioned again, one final time, we must trust and obey. Furthermore, in order to have all of the promises that God gives to those who have repented and by faith believed...
by admin | Jan 17, 2018 | Walk-Thru
“Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalms 27:1 Think about this verse for a moment and the truths that are contained therein. What a marvelous statement about a true Christian’s relationship with their Creator, through Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Such a relationship is only for those who have repented and by faith believed into Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, having had their name written in the Book of Life (Rev. 20:11-15). There have been many missionaries throughout the years who have understood these words. They have traversed jungles to bring the Gospel to those in the ends of the earth. They have been in foreign lands, where they are not welcomed. They have prevailed, because Jehovah was their strength, because they trusted in their Creator and feared not man. “And do not fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him who has power to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” Matthew 10:28 Understand, those who trust in the Lord, those who are true Christians, these words ring very true. “When the wicked, my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this I have confidence.” Psalms 27:2-3 Of what importance is it, irregardless of what appears to be the odds against one who...
by admin | Jan 12, 2018 | Walk-Thru
“How long will You forget me, O Jehovah? Forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my inner being daily? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O Jehovah my God; enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; lest my enemy say, I have prevailed against him, and those who oppress me rejoice when I am shaken.” Psalms 13:1-4 Sometimes a Believer, a true Christian who has repented and believed into Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, might call out to God. The hope might be for an immediate response, it might be that whatever it is that the Believer is calling out to God for, might be resolved, according to His will. There are times that a Christian is waiting on the Lord, but are pressed regarding there seemingly being no answer regarding the supplication made to Him who Created them. Certainly such things happen. Who can tell God when the right time to respond is? Who can contend with Him? Who else can a Believer go to? No one. “Truly I know it is so; but how can a man be just before the Mighty God? If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. He is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against Him and been at peace? He removes the mountains, and they do not know when He overturns them in His anger; He...
by admin | Jan 5, 2018 | Walk-Thru
“Unto You, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.” Psalms 25:1 In who else does the Believer put their trust into? Who else do we lift up our souls up to? There is none, but God Almighty! “I am Jehovah, and there is none other, no God besides Me”… Isaiah 45:5a “O my God, I trust in You; do not let me be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none who wait upon You be ashamed; let them be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.” Psalms 25:2-3 The missionaries who braved the harsh jungles of Africa and still brave such conditions, those whom God has called to preach the Gospel to those in the ends of the earth, who do they put their trust into? The preachers who hold underground churches in repressive regimes throughout all of the world, in whom do they put their trust? The Christians in those same countries who spread the Gospel to those who are willing to hear, who become Saved in the midst of oppression from their family and peers, in whom do they put their trust into? Those who knock on doors, spreading the Gospel in the harshest neighborhoods in the United States, to whom do they put their trust into? Certainly God, for their is no other. For if God has called them, if they are truly Saved, if they have repented and believed the Gospel, if by faith they have believed into Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, then what fear do they have in doing what the Lord...
