We hear again about the end of Joshua’s life. Him and the elders who outlived him were what held the nation in relationship with God. It is interesting how our memories can affect those around us. Family traditions spring from memories. Family feuds grow out of memories. Service and dedication can be passed down as […]
We move to the boundaries of God’s new home; the courtyard. This sets the perimeter where all the activity of sacrifice was to be conducted. This boundary didn’t mean that He had no influence beyond its borders or that those coming within them were always acting exactly as He directed. What it did represent is […]
James warns his readers against judging by appearances and showing partiality. God looks at the heart of man, not his pocket book. We are called to do so also. Under the Law there were rewards for obeying God’s commandments and punishments for disobedience. These were the blessings and curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28. Men took […]
We have just finished reading about how Jesus has cleared the temple and answered the religious leaders as to why. He didn’t really give them the answer they were looking for, but the answer that was a foreshadowing of things to come. He knew their part to play and He planted a seed in their […]
We are at the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry now with Luke. Jesus has just finished being baptized by John in the river Jordan. During His baptism God sent miraculous signs to at least John to cement Jesus’ deity in John’s mind and heart. Now it is time for Jesus final preparations. Before beginning this […]