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Isaiah 2

Interesting that when God's glory is revealed men are told they will want to hide in the cleft of a rock. Consider when angels appear in glory, Moses on mount Sinai, and Elijah too.

Acts 27 - Amazing work of the angels.

Great example of the networking of Psa 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Even in the most impossible situations God can deliver us.

Psalm 34:7 (ESV)

Acts 26 - Are we selective preachers?

Paul makes it clear on both action and speech that he would proclaim the gospel message to "small and great" (Acts 26:22). I wonder if I am as bold to preach to all men and women without respect of persons.…

Deut 28 Decisions Decisions

This chapter once again shows God's perspective on judgement - only two outcomes Blessing or Cursing. We see the same perspective from Christ (Mat 25:31-33). Do we see the same level of gravity when…

Matthew 25:31 (ESV), Matthew 25:32 (ESV), Matthew 25:33 (ESV)

Deut 26 - Pure religion

God focuses on those most in need and provides for them. Tithing was a great system to support those in need and remind those who had that they too only had it as a gift from God. Do we maintain the…

Thoughts on Mark 12 - click the link below

What are you prepared to give? What a woman. She had three options 1. Give neither of the two coins 2. Give one and hold back the other (Imagine giving 50% of all you own!) 3. Give both, all. Reminds…

Mark 12:44 (ESV)

Thoughts on Psalm 78 - click on the link

The law is explicit on the need to educate the next generation. The influences of society impact on our children from the youngest of ages - what influences do we have on our young? Do they see the Gospel…

Psalm 78:5 (ESV)

Notes on Psalm 45 - click on the link

A Psalm that creates the picture of the bride and her bridegroom. A Psalm that depicts Christ as both king and the bridegroom. Heh 1:8 But unto the Son he saith,Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever:…

Psalm 45:10 (ESV)

Thoughts on Matt 26 - click on the link

Mat 25 the parable of the virgins was a clear warning about falling asleep (yet all virgins slumbered) and the greatest temptation here in Gethsemane was the time he needed his friends the most especially…

Matthew 26:43 (ESV)

Notes on Gen 38 - click on the link below

It is suggested that Judah had assumed the role of high priest of Jacob (Israel's) family. Joseph had been the family high priest (hence the special coat Gen37:3 compared with Gen 27:15 where Esau has…

Genesis 38:24 (ESV)

Thoughts on Gen 20 - click the link below

Does this not seem very odd? In Gen 17:17 Sarah was ninety years old and had passed through menopause (Gen 18:11) yet Abimelech took Sarah for the intention to wife! Also when did this take place because…

Genesis 20:2 (ESV)

Thoughts on Gen 19 - click the link

Only 2 angels arrive in Sodom but 3 met Abraham (Gen 18:2). One angel stayed and talked with Abraham (Gen 18:22) and represents the LORD to Abraham. God has sent just enough angels to Sodom as four people…

Genesis 19:1 (ESV)

Patterns of Change in Gen 9 - Help develop this idea further. Click the link.

I have noticed several big changes post-flood compared to pre-flood. These are just observations with no point from me. Before man had dominion over creatures Gen 1:26/28 now only fear over creatures…

Genesis 9:2 (ESV)

Notes on Gen 9 - Click on the link

In God's image - Our actions have consequences not only on us but also on God. Our very purpose is to reflect the glory of the Lord as this is his purpose with the earth (Num 14:21, Hab 2:14). When we…

Genesis 9:6 (ESV)

Thoughts on Daily Bible Readings Gen 7 - click the link

Notice it is God who closed the door. Noah was unable to save himself or his family but through faith in the mode of salvation appointed by God and obedience to his command he was able to save them through…

Genesis 7:16 (KJV)

Thoughts on Gen 6 - please read it and send me any thoughts or questions.

These days are referred to be Christ. 37 For just like the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be. 38 For in those days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying…

Genesis 6:1 (KJV)

Marry one who has the same faith as you.

God teaches the principle of only marrying those of the household of faith. Gen 6 is the first example. When the sons of God saw the daughters of men who converted who. Men were corrupted by the unbelieving…

Malachi 2:14 (KJV)

Humility before God by Job is amazing

How often do we get rebuked and without thinking we justify our position. There is no place for human pride before God. Prov 16:5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though…

Job 40:4 (KJV), Proverbs 16:5 (KJV)

Angels @ creation of the earth (another hint)

Another hint that the angels were apart of the creation process. Just as the hint of the language of Genesis 1:26 KJV And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have…

Genesis 1:26 (KJV), Job 38:7 (KJV)

The wonder of the heavens above a witness of our God

The stars have always captured the imagination of man. We remain ever curious of things greater and bigger than our own existence and experience. Yet our God spreads out the heavens like a man opens his…

Job 37:18 (KJV), Job 38:31 (KJV), Psalm 104:1 (KJV), Psalm 104:2 (KJV), Isaiah 40:22 (KJV)

Blinding an army c/w Elisha

Similar to when Elisha blinded an entire army. 2 Kings 6:15-19 ESV When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around…

2 Kings 6:15 (ESV), 2 Kings 6:16 (ESV), 2 Kings 6:17 (ESV), 2 Kings 6:18 (ESV), 2 Kings 6:19 (ESV), Zechariah 12:4 (ESV)

Be still and know that I am God.

Reminds us of Psalm 46:10. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. When we consider how great he is we cannot fail to be humbled. But…

Job 37:14 (KJV), Psalm 46:10 (KJV), Psalm 46:11 (KJV)