by David Keesling | Nov 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Leviticus 14:14 “The priest is to take some of the blood of the guilt offering and put it on the lobe of the right ear of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot.” Observation: Leviticus 13 and 14 are unusually long...
by David Keesling | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Isaiah 46:1-4 “The things that you carry are burdensome, a load for the weary beast. They stooped over, they have bowed down together, and they could not rescue the burden but have gone into captivity together…Listen to Me, …you who have been borne by Me from...
by David Keesling | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Psalm 78:42 “They did not remember His power, the day when He redeemed them from the adversary.” Observation: Psalm 78 is a comprehensive recounting of the Israelites’ journey, the miraculous provisions of God, and of their continual rebellion and unfaithfulness. In...
by David Keesling | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
1 Timothy 6:20 “O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you.” Observation: In a few minutes my daughter, Rachel, and I will be leaving the home we have shared for the past six months as we drive to the State of Maine so she can settle in to medical school. Last...
by David Keesling | Nov 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Genesis 30:2 “Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?” (NIV). Observation: Jacob had set off on the task of siring twelve sons, each of whom would become head of one of the tribes of Israel. Although Rachel was the favored wife, it was through...