by David Keesling | Jul 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Colossians 3:2 “Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Observation: Paul’s writing to the church at Colossae was to counter their tendency to blend the teachings of Christ with Jewish legalism, Greek philosophy, and...
by David Keesling | Jul 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
1 Kings 17:18 “You have come to me to bring my iniquity to remembrance.” 1 Kings 18:17 “Is this you, you troubler of Israel?” Observation: The contrast of heart attitude in these two passages could hardly be more profound. The widow of 1 Kings...
by David Keesling | Jul 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
2 Chronicles 15:17 “But the high places were not removed from Israel; nevertheless Asa’s heart was blameless all his days.” Observation: Asa was a good king of Judah, a good man. His heart was to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly. Verses12–15 detail the...
by David Keesling | Jul 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
2 Chronicles 14:11 “Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, ‘Lord, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against...
by David Keesling | Jul 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
1 Kings 13:21 “’You have disobeyed the command of the Lord, and have not observed the commandment which the Lord your God commanded you.’” Observation: The prophet from Judah had spoken the word of the Lord to King Jeroboam concerning the king’s sinful...