Applying The Word To Life
2 Kings 15 In this chapter we see a contrast of the longer reigns of the kings of Judah as opposed to the shorter reigns, often ending in assassination, of …
Azariah & Jotham of Judah; Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, & Pekah of Israel Read MorePsalms 119:169-175 This final section of Psalms 119 is a good summary of all that had been written before it. In it the psalmist declares in no uncertain terms that …
Prayer for God’s Guidance Through His Word Read MoreProverbs 4 In this chapter, we find three sections of which each builds on the previous. In the first, Solomon explains why that he is following the example given to …
Instructions for Pursuing Wisdom Read MorePsalm 119:137-144 This short section reminds us that we can discover great riches in God’s word concerning His characters and nature. This in turn should cause us to love His …
God’s Righteousness Displayed in His Commandments Read MorePsalm 119:129-136 This section begins with the psalmist announcing his desire to keep God’s testimonies (v129) and ends with his weeping for not keeping them (v136). The rest of the …
Desire To Keep and Regret for Not Keeping God’s Commands Read More1 Kings 9 God appears to Solomon a second time at Gibeon and promises to establish his throne forever just like He did for David. The rest of the chapter …
God Appears to Solomon A Second Time Read MoreII Timothy 2 Outline 1-7 | Be strong 8-13 | Remember Jesus 14-19 | Be a diligent workman, studying the Scriptures well 20-26 | Pursue righteousness with like-minded people Reflections …
Be Strong; Pursue Righteousness; Teach the Truth Read MoreII Timothy 1 Outline 1-2 | Greetings 3-7 | Paul thanks God for Timothy and his faith toward God 8-14 | Do not be ashamed of the Gospel or of Paul …
Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel or of Paul Read More1 Samuel 13-14 Saul’s kingship having been solidified, he begins attending to nation building and warring against the surrounding peoples, particularly the Philistines, who would seek to take possession of …
Saul’s Failures Are Contrasted With His Son Jonathan’s Victories Read More