Sin is rebelliousness that comes from hatred of God. That is why it is provoked by the Word of God. When the Word of God says, “do not covet,” this rebelliousness looks for ways to covet. This rebelliousness is so fundamental to our existence that is instinctive. This rebelliousness is embedded in our flesh so… Continue reading Released from the law and at war with the flesh (Romans 7:1-25)
Dead to sin and slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:1‐23)
The aim of this passage to make use understand why, even though we are saved by grace and not works, we can not continue to sin. We can not continue in sin because we are dead to sin and alive in God (Rom 6:1-11) It is only when our flesh is dead that we are… Continue reading Dead to sin and slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:1‐23)
The oppressive Israelites and proud Assyrians would be punished (Isaiah 10:1‐19)
Those that oppress the helpless will be helpless when faced with God’s wrath (Isa 10:1-4) God is just and seeks justice for the helpless Condemned are the people that give false witness and device schemes intended to rob and deny justice to the helpless. The wicked people will have no escape from the wrath of… Continue reading The oppressive Israelites and proud Assyrians would be punished (Isaiah 10:1‐19)
God is the refuge for the righteous (Psalm 11:1‐12:8)
The aim of this passage is to cause us to understand that God is the refuge and help of the righteous. In time of trouble the righteous seek safety in God (Psa 11:1-7) The righteous live by faith in God only. The Psalmist declared that God was his place of safety and he would not… Continue reading God is the refuge for the righteous (Psalm 11:1‐12:8)
The Israelites destroy 5 Amorite kings and their cities (Joshua 10:16‐43)
The aim of this passage is to cause to learn how the Israelites in a short period destroyed the Amorites in Canaan. God empowers us to do what He has commanded us to do. The five Amorite kings, seeing their eminent destruction, fled and hid in a cave at a place called Makkedah. Joshua was… Continue reading The Israelites destroy 5 Amorite kings and their cities (Joshua 10:16‐43)
Human beings are scattered and Abram is introduced (Genesis 11:1‐32)
The aim of this passage is to cause us to understand how human beings were scattered all over the world and how Abram went to Canaan. Human beings are scattered all over the world by God through the confusion of their languages (Gen 11:1-9) Oneness without Christ, lead to increased human depravity. Human beings had one… Continue reading Human beings are scattered and Abram is introduced (Genesis 11:1‐32)
Discipleship is rewarding and needs to be fruitful (Matthew 5:1‐16)
The aim of this passage is to cause us to learn the hope that we have in our walk as disciples of Jesus Christ and how we are to live. The disciples of Jesus Christ would receive great reward for their faithfulness (Mat 5:1-12) As followers of Jesus Christ, we are assured of great reward. Jesus… Continue reading Discipleship is rewarding and needs to be fruitful (Matthew 5:1‐16)
