Balak and Balaam, Part 2
Numbers 23 In this chapter we find Balaam preparing to receive God’s message to Balak regarding the Israelites. Balak is upset over Balaam’s continual blessing of Israel instead of the …
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God’s Love for Jerusalem
Ezekiel 16 This chapter is a summary of how God has and will deal with the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s history would be worthy of much more space than the …
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Proverbs 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 …
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Psalms 119:161-168 The psalmist again contrasts those who faithfully keep God’s word and those who don’t, resulting in the salvation of those who persevere in keeping God’s word.
God’s Word Leads People to Salvation Read MoreJehoahaz and Jehoash of Israel; Death of Elisha
2 Kings 13 In this chapter we find the details of the reigns of the first and second generations of Jehu who God said would sit on the throne after …
Jehoahaz and Jehoash of Israel; Death of Elisha Read MoreBalak and Balaam, Part 1
Numbers 22 In this chapter we are introduced to Balaam. We learn that he had a reputation for his prophecies coming true (v6) and that he was a prophet for …
Balak and Balaam, Part 1 Read MoreA Useless Vine or A Useful But Charred Log
Ezekiel 15 God compares two objects from nature, a vine and the wood of a tree, and uses them to describe what He plans to do with the city of …
A Useless Vine or A Useful But Charred Log Read MoreThe Benefits of God Given Wisdom
Proverbs 3 When you consider this chapter in connection with the two greatest commandments—Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself—it provides …
The Benefits of God Given Wisdom Read MoreContrasts of Keeping God’s Commands and Not Keeping Them
Psalms 119:153-160 The themes of this section are the same as the rest of Psalms 119. 153-154, 156, 159-160 — God’s Word satisfies and saves 155, 158 — Destruction looms …
Contrasts of Keeping God’s Commands and Not Keeping Them Read MoreJoash Reigns in Judah and Repairs the Temple; Hazael of Aram Attacks Judah
2 Kings 12 Joash (Jehoash) of Judah was crowned king at 7 at which time orders were given, probably by Jehoiada, for the temple to be repaired. However, when Joash …
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