Roused

Zechariah 4:1 “Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and roused me, as a man who is wakened from his sleep.” Observation: In just fourteen short chapters, Zechariah prophesied more about Messiah  than anyone but Isaiah. Chapter 4 relates a remarkable...

Heaven’s Ovation

Luke 11:27-28 “And while Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, ‘Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed.’ But He said, ‘On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God...

Choosing Well

Haggai 1:12-13 “Then Zerubbabel . . . with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God. . . . And the people showed reverence for the LORD. Then Haggai . . . spoke by the commission of the LORD to the people saying, ‘I am with you,’ declares...

Tired, Old Strategies

Ezra 4:13-16 “Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute. . . . and it will damage the revenue of the kings. . . . It is not fitting for us to see the king’s dishonor. . . . You will have no...

Joanna’s Crown

Luke 8:3 “Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others . . . were contributing to their support out of their private means.” Observation: Luke 8:1–3 addresses how the ministry of Jesus was funded. Jesus and the twelve disciples were in...