The Testing of Abraham: When God Doesn’t Make Sense
“Some time later God tested Abraham. . . He said to him[later], ‘Abraham! Do not lay a hand on the boy[Isaac],’ he said. ‘Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear...
Peter Sifted as Wheat: Why Jesus Allowed It
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail; and you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers” Luke 22: 31, 32. Why Did Jesus Let Peter Get Sifted? So,...
Wait For It. . .Blessed Are Those Who Hunger Now
“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. . . Woe to you who laugh now, for you...
Why Did Jesus Call Judas Friend?
“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.’ Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Greetings, Rabbi!’ and kissed him. Jesus replied, ‘Do what you came for,...
The Afflictions (Opportunities) of the Righteous
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” Psalm 34:19. I think one reason a righteous person has many afflictions is because the Lord wants to teach us...
Jesus Fed the 5000, What About the Leftovers?
“When they all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” John 6:12 This passage is alluding to the familiar miracle where Jesus...
Was Jesus Tempted or Tested in the Wilderness?
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” Mathew 4:1. Just as Jesus was led by the Spirit of God into the desert, in the...
Why The Israelites Died in the Wilderness
“The Israelites said to them [Moses and Aaron], “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but...
How Do All Things Work together for Good?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be...
He Will Withhold No Good Thing: Our Part
“. . . No good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless” Ps 84:11b. This post could be considered part 2 of last week’s post. Click here to read it: No...