Captive But Not Forsaken: Hope Amidst Suffering
For Israel and Judah have not been forsaken by their God, the Lord Almighty, though their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel. Jeremiah 51:5 NIV...
From Craving to Calamity: The Israelites’ Sinful Desire’s Cost
The rabble among them [who followed Israel from Egypt] had greedy desires [for familiar and delicious food], and the Israelites wept again and said, “Who will give us meat to...
The Destructive Power of Anger: A Lesson from Moses
When Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, his anger burned and he threw the tablets out of his hands, breaking them to pieces at the...
Guiding Hands: The Leader’s Control in Steering Destiny
Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them get out of control, making them a laughingstock to their enemies. Exodus 32:25 CSB The actions...
From Fear to Awe: God’s Transformative Invitation
Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him [that is, a profound...
Repentance: God’s Invitation to Come into the New Life
So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him; let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the] Lord [to honour, heed, and deeply cherish...
God’s Patience and Kindness: A Call for Change
God has been kind to you. He has been very patient, waiting for you to change. But you think nothing of his kindness. Maybe you don’t understand that God is...
Put to Death: The Active Point on the Path to Holiness
So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person...
Boundless Mercy and Forgiveness: God’s Desire for the Repentant
Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and...
Confession: The Gateway to God’s Mercy and Abundance
He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 AMPC In the pursuit of faith and spirituality, one fundamental...