The Principle of Seedtime and Harvest
Christians with insufficiency sometimes hold tight to what they have when it would be wise for them to use it for seed. The law of sowing and reaping is called a law for a reason. It is a Godly principle and part of a covenant He made with Adam and all of Creation in Genesis 8:22.
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Judas Iscariot's Betrayal of Jesus
Following the arrest of Jesus, guilt and despair were too much for Judas to overcome. Rather than seek forgiveness or reconciliation, Judas committed suicide. His death was a tragedy; he would have had the same opportunity as Peter to turn things around, and he would have been in the Upper Room with the other disciples to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Instead, like Cain, Judas' actions forever dishonored him.
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God sends Judges to Deliver the Israelites
Despite the sins of Israel, God always remembered His promise to Abraham for a nation that would be His special possession. So rather than let them be completely destroyed by their enemies, God sent them a rescuer, a judge, who delivered the people from their oppression.
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Psalm Shows How David was After the Heart of God
David was the most loved king of Israel and the author of a majority of the psalms. Other authors included Moses, Asaph, Heman, the sons of Korah, Solomon and Ethan. All of them, especially David, had an amazing gift of expression through words. Each psalm, or song, has a message and a purpose. Some are instructional, others are prayerful. Some call for the destruction of enemies, others meditate on the mercy and goodness of God.
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Jonah Disobeys God and Ends Up in the Stomach of a Great Fish
The story of Jonah is often told in Sunday School, but the book of the Bible is an important message for Christians who tend to disobey God. Jonah was to preach to the city of Ninevah, but his hatred for the people had him sailing away, only to be thrown off the boat and into the belly of a whale.
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Leviticus Reveals the Heart of God who Desires to Dwell with His People
The responsibility of holy living for the Israelites was serious, and the consequences unholy living were grave. The Israelites were headed for the Promised Land, which was promised to Abraham 430 years earlier. In order to possess it, they were going to have to drive out the Canaanites who lived there. The Israelites greatly needed exact guidelines and instructions for both worship and holy living in order to survive the new land and continue to live in the presence of God.
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The Apostle Paul Appeals to Philemon for Restoration with a Brother
Paul chose not to use his God-given, apostolic authority when writing a letter to Philemon. Instead, he appealed to Philemon as a brother and a friend, knowing that only through love, exhortation, and encouragement, true restoration could take place.
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God Ensured that Beleivers had the Weapons Necessary to Fight the Good Fight
For some Christians, the concept of warfare is unpleasant. Usually, the Christian message is about love, forgiveness, salvation by grace, telling people about the victorious life Jesus came to bring. All of these are important elements of Christianity, but there is something critical for Christians to understand -- there can be no victory without a fight.
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Christians Should Not Live Double Lives
Being a Christian is a full-time job. Spending time with people in counseling or comforting, teaching and discipling is part of Christian love and duty. Compromise is trying to lead a double life.
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Sons Abandoned by Dads Can Get the Connection they Need from Father God
Disappointment, betrayal and hurt by one's dad is painful to say the least. Many have fathers who don't care or keep promises, but that should never stop someone from looking to God as their Father.
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