The Heart of the King

2 Samuel 18:33 “The king was deeply moved and went to the chamber over the gate and wept.  And thus he said as he walked, ‘O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!  Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son!’” Observation: Hear the broken heart of a father...

The Father’s Model

Ephesians 3:14-15 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.”   Observation: Paul had been expanding the concept of the body of Christ, enlarging it to include not only Jews who believe, but...

The End of Mercy

Psalm 111:9 “He has sent redemption to His people; …Holy and awesome is His name.” Observation: Three times in Ezekiel 20 the rage of the Lord overflowed as He recounted the good He had done for the people of Israel and the depth of their sin in rejecting Him. Three...

Planning Ahead

Mark 14:13-15 “And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him; and wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, “The Teacher says, ‘Where is My guest room in which I may eat...

Perfect Afflictions

Micah 4:6 “In that day,” declares the Lord, “I will assemble the lame and gather the outcasts, even those whom I have afflicted.” Observation: Judah had been in such rebellion that God sent Micah to prophesy destruction of the nation and judgment against the people....

Pile Drivers and Paper Cuts

Exodus 5:22-23: “Moses returned to the Lord and said, ‘O Lord, why have You brought trouble upon this people? Is this why You sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has brought trouble upon this people, and You have not rescued Your people at...