Lisa Johnston

Abraham, Isaac, Rebecca: a Love story

I think most ppl fall in lust and don't know the differences.....they marry and later realize their error. That's why listening to God and not our flesh is so important. His word says he will lead you…

Dig out the Trenches

But now bring me a minstrel." And it came about, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. He said, "Thus says the LORD, 'Make this valley full of trenches.' (2 Kings 3:15, 16…

Genesis 3:19 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:1 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:2 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:3 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:4 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:5 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:6 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:7 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:8 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:9 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:10 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:11 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:12 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:13 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:14 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:15 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:16 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:17 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:18 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:19 (NASB), 2 Kings 3:20 (NASB)

Yahweh is God

The grain offering and the drink offering are cut off From the house of the LORD. The priests mourn, The ministers of the LORD. The field is ruined, The land mourns; For the grain is ruined, The…

Joel 1:9 (NASB), Joel 1:10 (NASB), Joel 1:11 (NASB), Joel 1:12 (NASB), Joel 1:13 (NASB), Joel 1:18 (NASB)

The faithful

You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous. Justice, and only justice, you…

Deuteronomy 16:19 (NASB), Deuteronomy 16:20 (NASB)

The betrayal of Jesus

Matthew 26:47-50 NASB While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people.…

Matthew 26:47 (NASB), Matthew 26:48 (NASB), Matthew 26:49 (NASB), Matthew 26:50 (NASB)

Theology out of the mouth of God

He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. (John 12:48 NKJV For I have not spoken on My own authority; but…

John 12:48 (NKJV)

Day of atonement

The priest offers 2 kid goats and 1 male Ram for the sacrifice. I got a mental image of this day, the day Jesus hung between 2 goats (thieves). Interesting they also took one of the goats and placed the…

Leviticus 16:5 (NKJV)

Washing of the entrails

I noticed something here. The feet and entrails of the livestock were washed clean before laying them as an offering before God. And after the washing, the priest shall bring it all and burn it on the…

Leviticus 1:13 (NKJV)

The Sower and the seed

These passages are interesting in the fact we all can remember back to our childhood and judge for ourselves what kind of seed we were sprouted from. I remember always wanting to do good, to please my…

Matthew 13:29 (NKJV)

God's sanctuary

A place not made by human hands but by God himself. A sign redemption has taken place! We were condemned to toil But we have finally been redeemed! We are in Zion. God is everywhere. He doesn't need a…

Genesis 3:17 (NKJV), Exodus 15:17 (NKJV)

Sovereignty of God

What can we offer a Holy God? This passage reminds me of conversation I have with my kids. As a parent, before I speak to my kids, I have to get their attention. Often times as they get older, they want…

Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NASB)

The joy of Paul & Barnabas

I find this passage exciting! They just left Perga and came to Pisidia Antioch. The name means Pisidia means pitchy. I noticed at the beginning a synagogue official said to him after reading about the…

Acts 13:52 (NASB)

Help others in time of need

I love these passages because it reminds me that something greater is in me than what is in the world. When we stop, listen and pray for one another; it's the time spent but never wasted! It is the greatest…

Romans 15:1 (NASB), Romans 15:2 (NASB)

Where are you from Joseph asks?

The 10 brothers go to Egypt from the land of Canaan to buy food. Joseph gives it to them free at no cost. God wants us to receive the grain offering, the bread of life freely. We do not have to work our…

Genesis 42:7 (NASB)

Judah speaks out for iniquity.

Judah was the 4th son. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe ofJudah. Judah steps up and takes the blame. How can we prove our innocence? We are now my Lords slaves--we ourselves and the one who was found to…

Genesis 44:16 (NASB)

Joseph feasting with Benjamin

Here Is another passage of a great feast where an animal's blood is shed. The feast takes place at high noon. Same time Jesus died on the cross. Also amazing this passage occurs in verse 16. This is the…

Genesis 43:16 (NASB)

Joseph orders "fill their bags"

I find this passage ironic as to the fact they came to Egypt to spy out the land for food just like when the people were to cross over the Jordan river into the promised land and gave a bad report. This…

Genesis 42:25 (NASB)

reign vs. rule

I found this passage similar to the days of Noah. Ie. the rainbow signifying the promise given to Us after the flood and the rainbow colored coat his father gave him. (generational promise) The brothers…

Genesis 37:3 (NASB), Genesis 37:7 (NASB), Genesis 37:8 (NASB)

Jesus and those who have eternal life

Jesus tells us those who have eternal life are those who do his will and you will no them by their fruit! A good tree cannot produce bad fruit and vice versa.

Matthew 7:18 (NASB)

Joseph's dream

The brother replied are you going to rule or reign over us. Their definitely is a difference felt by the heart. A willing submission vs. oppression just like the Israelites felt in Egypt. Kind of like…

Genesis 37:8 (NASB)

Matt6:33

Do not worry about what to eat or what to drink THEN. I find this interesting in the new testament. So what THEN event is he referring too? hmmm It says God knows your needs. hallelujah! Will he again…

Matthew 6:31 (NASB), Matthew 6:34 (NASB)

Ps. 7

v.14 This passage reminds me of the day Jesus was arrested and taken to the cross. I believe it was day 14 as well. They made up accusations, and lied to have him killed.

Psalm 7:14 (NASB)

The 2 witnesses Rev. 11

Moses and Elijah? I am curious as to who these to witnesses will be? They have the power to shut up the sky and to turn the waters into blood. These 2 Did that in the old testament???

Revelation 11:6 (NASB)