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The Father Who Disappeared

The Father Who Disappeared Genesis 5:21 – When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 – After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God for 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. 23 – The entire lifetime of Enoch was 365 years. 25 – EnochContinue reading “The Father Who Disappeared”

Abominations at the Sanctuary – Part 1

Abominations at the Sanctuary – part 1 Ezekiel 8:5 – he said to me, “Son of man, look up toward the north.” So I looked up toward the north, and I noticed to the north of the altar gate was this statue of jealousy at the entrance. 6 – He said to me, “Son ofContinue reading “Abominations at the Sanctuary – Part 1”

Knowledge of His Will

Knowledge of His Will Colossians 1:9 – For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 – so that you may live worthily of the Lord andContinue reading “Knowledge of His Will”

Finding Enjoyment

Finding Enjoyment Ecclesiastes 2:24 – There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God. 25 – For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him. 26 – For to theContinue reading “Finding Enjoyment”

Finding Peace in Jesus

Finding Peace in Jesus Luke 2:13 – Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 – “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!” The message of praise given by this vast army of heaven was of peace. Not aContinue reading “Finding Peace in Jesus”

Count the Cost – Part 3 – Terms of Peace

Count the Cost – Part 3 – Terms of Peace Luke 14:31 – Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? 32 – If he cannot succeed, heContinue reading “Count the Cost – Part 3 – Terms of Peace”

Fear of the Lord

Fear of the Lord Proverbs 14:26 – In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children. 27 – The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares. Consider also Hebrews 11:6 which says: Now without faith it isContinue reading “Fear of the Lord”