Judges: God’s Surprising Leaders Judges 2:16-19 (NIV) “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders. Yet they would not listen to their judges but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. They quickly turned from the ways of their ancestors, who had been obedient to the…
God’s Promises Fulfilled: A Deep Dive into Joshua 21:43-45 God’s Promises Fulfilled: A Deep Dive into Joshua 21:43-45 Joshua 21:43-45 (NIV) “So the Lord gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give to their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. The Lord gave them rest on every side, just…
Leadership and Accountability: Insights from Numbers 12:1-3 Numbers 12:1-3 “Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. (Now Moses was a very humble man,…
Exodus 33:14 (NIV) “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Verse Exploration Exodus 33:14 is a profound declaration that carries a weight of reassurance for believers. When God promised Moses, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest,” it was in the wilderness. The Israelites…
Genesis 50:15-21: Family and Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21: Family and Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 (NIV) 15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?” 16 So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father…
Understanding Genesis: The Beginning of Creation and Our Faith Journey Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’…
The Beauty and Tragedy of Genesis: Exploring Creation and the Fall The Beauty and Tragedy of Genesis: Exploring Creation and the Fall Scripture: Genesis 1-3 (NIV) Verse: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit…
Finding Refuge: Embracing God’s Strength in Times of Trouble Key Scripture Reference: Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains…
The Constant Refuge: Finding Strength in God Amidst Life’s Storms Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with…
Finding Refuge in God’s Strength Finding Refuge in God’s Strength Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with…