Isaiah 50 – Courage. Imagery of a courageous person comes often times in scenes of battle. We think of a warrior who is on the battlefield moving forward against…
Jeremiah
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Isaiah 23 – To the north of Israel lay the port city of Tyre. Of the ancient world, it was one of the most famous. Known as the Babylon…
Isaiah 4 – “Sin is the excrement of the soul, the superfluity or garbage of naughtiness, the devil’s vomit. From this abominable filth Christ has ‘loved and washed His…
Ephesians 5 – There is a subtle downward slope that can happen to any Believer who is not standing firm and working on their relationship with Jesus daily. It…
Judges 6 – The pattern continues. “Again Israel did evil in the eyes of the Lord…” Once again they would need to hit rock bottom before they would cry…
Job 32 – Jobs 3 friends have gone silent. It almost appears to have grown to a face off on the matter. Convinced he had some hidden sin and…
Job 10 – They stand in a Hall of Fame recorded within Scripture. Being inducted to such a well known place though is not somethingI would want. However if…
Job 3 – Theres a childrens rhyme put to song that says: O be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little eyes what you see Theres…
Joshua 18 – Joshua 18:3 Joshua said to the children of Israel, “How long will you neglect to go in to possess the land, which Yahweh, the God…
Matthew 11 – The prison walls felt like they were closing in on him. The cold dampness they held seemingly, somehow began to creep into his mind…
Proverbs 24 – My mom says quite often, “I don’t know what people do without God.” And this statement resonates so deeply because of the times we live in,…
Proverbs 16 – It’s the silent growing cancer. Usually unrecognizable within, pride destroys relationships, trust, marriages, churches and families. It is the whisper that says, “I am right. I…
Proverbs 15 – “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil…
2 Peter 2 – Jesus had warned they would come. He said they would rise up among them. Hearing these thoughts, Peter now was living it. False…
Romans 11 – “It’s you, the outsiders that I’m concerned with now. Because my personal assignment is focused on the so-called outsiders…
Romans 3 – Paul paints a very hopeless and depressing picture through these chapters. As he hammers against those who use the Law to justify their behavior, lists specific…
2 Kings 25 – The final chapter here in 2 Kings 25 records the last siege of Jerusalem, the Jews led into captivity and history of the remnant left…
2 Kings 24 – It finally happened. Judah was invaded and taken into captivity. Babylon was the new world leader. They’d overthrown the mighty Assyrians and taken…
Genesis 36 – After the passing of their father Isaac, Esau and Jacob separated. What follows is the lineage of Esau known as the Edomites…
Hebrews 11 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”– Hebrews 11:1 “By faith…
Hebrews 8 – Jesus became the New Covenant between man and God. His sacrifice took away our sin. He is a better mediator between us than…
Malachi 1 – Malachi is the last of the prophets in the Old Testament. In fact, when his voice ceased, over 400 years passed before God spoke…
Zechariah 6 – The horse’s hooves hit the ground hard, riding with all their might. Saddled behind were chariots holding four spirits going out…
Amos 7 – This chapter looks like a story right out of Jeremiah’s life. The prophet Amos has 3 visions – locusts, fire, and plumb line. Representing God’s destruction…
Hosea 1 – In one of the most unpredictable and outlandish commands of God, He instructed Hosea to marry a prostitute. Yes, you read that right. It was during…
Psalm 138 – Psalm 138 – It’s a bold declaration: I will praise you with my whole heart. Let’s consider just this statement alone. There are many things about the heart found…
Psalm 102 – Standing looking at the state of life there are times we sigh and groan; we weep as the hurts, the sorrow has mounted. There is seemingly…
Psalm 79 – Sin holds consequences. Willful choices and deliberately shutting out God’s words of instruction, doing what we want instead eventually catches up. Sometimes it’s a question of…
Psalm 27 – This is by far one of my favorite Psalms. There is such beauty to the cries for God’s protection and deliverance from the darkness. Despite the…
Psalm 25 – Deceit is everywhere. Little lies turn into big beliefs. Words without meaning behind them mislead. False teachings abound and we so easily latch onto something that…
Deuteronomy 30 – True repentance will not only bring a heart change but a life change. When godly sorrow which leads to repentance is genuine, the blessing of God…
Deuteronomy 13 – We must beware of those who come among God’s people that would lead astray. This was the warning God gave to the people…
Deuteronomy 5 – Moses spent quite a bit of time reviewing Israel’s history for them. Now he reminded them of the Laws God had established for them in order…
Ezekiel 18 – We each are individually accountable before God. When that time comes for each of us to stand before Him we will not be able to pass…
Ezekiel 17 – God is over time and events. He is the ruler of history from the past to the present and what unfolds. These statements we know. But…
Ezekiel 14 – Are there idols in your heart? Have your decisions put stumbling blocks before your path of which you continue to tumble over? The word of God…
Ezekiel 12 – False security is a dangerous thing. It’s the feeling things are fine or good when they are not. In fact, sometimes this jettisons toward the reality…
Ezekiel 11 – God knows everything. From our private thoughts to our conversations to our plans made, He is fully aware. The thought should be unsettling. It is. The…
Ezekiel 4 – The commands of God are dramatic. The action is bold. Ezekiel was called to live an object lesson before the people about something that had not…
Ezekiel 1 – Babylon attacked Jerusalem in 597 BC and carried away 10,000 captives. This was the second invasion. There would be 3 waves when all was said and…
Lamentations 5 – We don’t often think in terms of the comprehensive suffering that Judah endured during exile. It was not just that their enemies came and put them…
Lamentations 4 – With graphic detail, Jeremiah describes all the ways in which his people suffered during the Babylonian attack on Jerusalem. Those who survived the siege lived under…
Lamentations 3 – The first 20 verses of chapter 3 recall the conditions that God has allowed to take place which has brought immense grief to Jeremiah’s heart. He…
Lamentations 2 – In the second chapter of Lamentations, God expresses His hatred for sin. It’s important for us to remember that although God hates sin, it does not…
Lamentations 1 – He’s known as the weeping prophet. For 40 years Jeremiah served God faithfully with little to no success. By the world’s standards, he was a failure…
Revelation 21 – We all have our share of sorrows and heartaches. We all have experienced the unending trials at time. We all have sat in the ashes…
Revelation 18 – The persecuted church has always faced the temptation to compromise with the world hoping to ease the tension that is faced while living here. This was…
Revelation 15 – It feels as though the book of Revelation has these endless rounds of a heavyweight, worldwide championship boxing or wrestling match. There seem to be these…
Revelation 14 – In the last days there will be a great division of the human race. There will be those that remain true to the faith even in…
Revelation 12 – This chapter and the next two to follow are loaded with much to consider. The massive struggle between good and evil begins and the church itself…
Revelation 6 – For many believers, Revelation 6 is the Continental Divide – meaning, from this point on in the book of Revelation, there are different theological perspectives as to how the end times will unfold…
Jeremiah 52 – The destruction of Jerusalem and hardhearted people of Judah happened exactly as Jeremiah prophesied. It’s a bitter end to the story of such rebelliousness of God’s…
Jeremiah 51 – It’s a dramatic end to the prophecies of Jeremiah. His final words spoken are against Babylon with great detail of what God will do this nation. …
Jeremiah 50 – Within the ancient world there came a point Babylon was the ruling nation. It seemed unstoppable. Nations bowed before her, they trembled…
Jeremiah 49 – God will have the last say. Sometimes we get so caught up in the tragedy of some event or injustice that takes place with no consequences…
Jeremiah 48 – Complacency – a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder…
Jeremiah 47 – The judgments of God are not meaningless whims where He suddenly decides to make a move. They’re not based on any prejudice or revenge…
Jeremiah 46 – As the book of Jeremiah comes to a few remaining chapters, God has some final thoughts for the surrounding nations. There would be…
Jeremiah 45 – We are masters at feeling sorry for ourselves. In particular this is found among Believers at times when things don’t go the way we expected…
Jeremiah 44 – “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana The unraveling of the heart is front and center of…
Jeremiah 43 – “I want God’s approval, not His plan.” Man, we get so bent on what we want, don’t we? We want to do things our way. We…
Jeremiah 42 – “God will restore but you must be obedient.” – Jeremiah As the story continues, the men and people of Judah sought out Jeremiah. They were in…
Jeremiah 41 – People suffer when another individual sins. The ripple effect is far-reaching. Often we don’t think along these lines due to our own waywardness, but the ramifications…
Jeremiah 40 – There are times with people they acknowledge the presence and hand of God. This is found in those who have witnessed His provision and protection of…
Jeremiah 39 – God’s Word came true. The final king of Judah finally was removed from his throne. Everything Jeremiah spoke came to pass at the Lord’s command. Captured,…
Jeremiah 38 – It really isn’t shocking when you think about it that Judah was in complete chaos. King Zedekiah had no backbone and agreed with everyone. Agreeing with…
Jeremiah 37 – Many people want the blessings of God without the personal cost. They want Him to provide for their needs, give them what they want, help sustain…
Jeremiah 36 – It’s one crazy story. And actually, there’s a part to this that I’ve always loved. So Reader’s Digest – Jeremiah is given words by God to…
Jeremiah 35 – They were like the Nazirites. The clan of Recab had been asked to live a completely different lifestyle than others. Generation after generation grew up and…
Jeremiah 34 – Following Jesus is a long walk of obedience. It’s not made up of empty promises or half-hearted commitment. It’s not about the prayers of “Save me…
Jeremiah 33 – There are many things unknown to us. Obviously, this is found in the far-reaching wonder of where our life will go, how things will turn out…
Jeremiah 32 – It certainly would be a foolish thing to do. Jerusalem had been under siege for a year. Jeremiah was a prisoner of the palace. Yet, in…
Jeremiah 31 – In my bible, chapter 31 is marked up everywhere. There are notes in the sidelines, thoughts jotted down, and promises I’ve penned across the top. It…
Jeremiah 30 – “Let the ruins come to life in the beauty of Your Name. Rising up from the ashes, God forever You reign. And my soul will find…
Jeremiah 29 – It was a call to move forward. Even though in captivity, a place not chosen by their will, it was more than encouragement to embrace where…
Jeremiah 28 – Comforting lies or stark difficult truth – which do you tend to lean into? Gosh, talk about a question, right? We like to compartmentalize. We have…
Jeremiah 27 – Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon had already invaded Judah once in 605 BC. He came back again in 597 and took captive the likes of Daniel and…
Jeremiah 26 – “Do not omit a word.” – God Have you ever been there where through prayer and seeking, God gave you a strong word to deliver to…
Jeremiah 25 – Imagine speaking the same truth for 25 years and there was no evidence of someone turning from their sinful indifference to God. Can you imagine how…
Jeremiah 24 – Stirrings from the Holy Spirit do many things. He convicts of our sin. He counsels us in times of uncertainty. It is He who gives peace…
Jeremiah 23 – Accountability in leadership – it is something much needed. No matter what the role may be, from your home to your job to leadership within a…
Jeremiah 22 – God has a message and it will be delivered. It may not come the way we expected. It may not come at the time we thought…
Jeremiah 21 – “If their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these…
Jeremiah 20 – Truth divides. From the strong leader to the broken in spirit, Truth comes in and draws a line. Responses depend upon our heart and reveal many…
Jeremiah 19 – His words would make the peoples ears tingle. Coming destruction was upon them due to the hardness of their heart, much like the final product of…
Jeremiah 18 – The wheel turned as the lump of clay was worked by the hands of the potter. It was picked up then slammed down. Pressed in and…
Jeremiah 17 – Sometimes our trust seemingly rests on government and their leaders. This has been going on since the beginning of such structures. Throughout the ages people have…
Jeremiah 16 – Imagine laying down one of your deepest desires. Think about what it would mean for God to simply say, “No, you will not do or have…
Jeremiah 15 – The insecurities of Jeremiah are starting to show. He’s really stuck between a rock and hard place. He knows he needs to stay true and obey…
Jeremiah 14 – Jeremiah 14:11 NASB So the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the welfare of this people.” Don’t pray for these people. What??? If you…
Jeremiah 13 – Arrogance gets in the way of our relationship with God every time. Spiritual pride, which is found over and over again throughout the body of Believers…
Jeremiah 12 – It’s almost like the comedian’s monologue who opened her stand up with the question: Can we talk? Jeremiah is struggling. He watched as his words have…
Jeremiah 11 – Is there ever a time to stop praying for someone? Man, that’s a hard question! I think our gut response is NEVER! And that’s what makes…
Jeremiah 10 – The forest became an idol factory. The people lived in fear of what these pieces of wood carved in some likeness could do them. They relied…
Jeremiah 9 – The conflict is real. Jeremiah knows what awaits the people because of their hardheartedness. He knows personally what this will cost the nation, which is everything. …
Jeremiah 8 – One of the hardest things on our journey can be determining the will of God. I remember when I was in Cyprus and God began messing…
Jeremiah 7 – It’s a smorgasbord of faith. Some pick and choose what they want from various religions and mix them together. They like the teachings of Jesus but…
Jeremiah 6 – Ignore it and it will go away. Have you ever done that? How’d it work out for you when you did? Right?! Ignoring a situation, a…