Brought Down from the Clouds Ezekiel 31:15 – “This is what the sovereign LORD says: On the day it went down to Sheol I caused observers to lament. I covered it with the deep and held back its rivers; its plentiful water was restrained. I clothed Lebanon in black for it, and all the treesContinue reading “Brought Down from the Clouds”
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Rewarded
Rewarded Ezekiel 29:17 – On the first day of the first month of the twenty-seventh year of our captivity, a message came to me from the LORD, who had this to say: 18 – “Son of Man, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made his army work very hard to attack Tyre. They tore their hair outContinue reading “Rewarded”
The Real Reason for Punishment
The Real Reason for Punishment Ezekiel 21:18 – The word of the LORD came to me: 19 – “You, son of man, mark out two routes for the king of Babylon’s sword to take; both of them will originate in a single land. Make a signpost and put it at the beginning of the roadContinue reading “The Real Reason for Punishment”
Tricked by the Wise Men
Tricked by the Wise Men Matthew 2:16 – When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wiseContinue reading “Tricked by the Wise Men”
Vast Sum of Thoughts
Vast Sum of Thoughts Psalm 139:14 – I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly; 15 – my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth. 16 – Your eyes saw me when IContinue reading “Vast Sum of Thoughts”
The Problem with Egypt
The Problem With Egypt Isaiah 30:1 – “The rebellious children are as good as dead,” says the LORD, “Those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin. 2 – They travel down to Egypt without seeking my will, seeking Pharaoh’s protection, and looking for safetyContinue reading “The Problem with Egypt”
Plans Made Long Ago
Plans Made Long Ago Isaiah 25:1 – O LORD, you are my God! I will exalt you in praise, I will extol your fame. For you have done extraordinary things, and executed plans made long ago exactly as you decreed. 2 – Indeed, you have made the city into a heap of rubble, the fortifiedContinue reading “Plans Made Long Ago”
Old Reliable Paths
Old Reliable Paths Jeremiah 6:16 – The LORD said to his people: “You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls.” But they said, “WeContinue reading “Old Reliable Paths”
The Return of the Children
The Return of the Children Jeremiah 31:15 – The LORD says, “A sound is heard in Ramah, a sound of crying in bitter grief. It is the sound of Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are gone.” 16 – The LORD says to her, “Stop crying! Do notContinue reading “The Return of the Children”
Unable to Hide
Unable to Hide Mark 7:24 – After Jesus left there, he went to the region of Tyre. When he went into a house, he did not want anyone to know, but he was not able to escape notice. 25 – Instead, a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him andContinue reading “Unable to Hide”
Where two are gathered 