Joshua 20:2-6 “…Appoint out for you cities of refuge...and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood… And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand… And he shall dwell in that … [Read more...]
God Behind the Scene
Genesis 45:1-8 “So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God...” (Genesis 45:8). The Sovereign Plan, or Counsel, of God that operates behind the scenes is incomprehensible for the child of grace. Solomon wrote, “There are many devices in a … [Read more...]
Released
Luke 23:17-25 “And he (Pilate) released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he (Pilate) delivered Jesus to their will" (Luke 23:25). Verse 18 gives us the released man’s name, Barabbas. This … [Read more...]
Anger Can Be Costly
Genesis 4:1-16 Webster states that anger is, “the general term for an emotional reaction of displeasure in any degree of intensity that may or may not be shown.” Synonyms of anger would be rage, wrath, and fury. Anger not controlled can become very … [Read more...]
The Mind of the Mistreated
Genesis 50:15-21 “And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19) The background of Genesis 50:15-21 is that Jacob, the father of twelve sons, later called Israel, made up of twelve tribes from these twelve sons, … [Read more...]
When Is Enough?
“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.” (Genesis 33:9) And Jacob said, “Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. … [Read more...]
