by David Keesling | Oct 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
1 Corinthians 7:4 “The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife” (NIV). Observation: Paul used a variety of metaphors to encourage us to be content in...
by David Keesling | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Joshua 7:1 “But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan … took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel” (NIV). Observation: The tragic story of Achan’s sin was set in the context of enormous victory. As Israel prepared...
by David Keesling | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Deuteronomy 30:4b “From there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back” (NIV). Observation: God spoke in this passage of restoration. Through Moses, He predicted that Israel would stray even though they were now poised to enter Canaan, their land of...
by David Keesling | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Galatians 6:1–2 “If someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. … Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (NIV). Observation: Paul emphasized how believers ought to relate to one another. He...
by David Keesling | Oct 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Galatians 5:1, 7 “Do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. … You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth?” (NIV). Observation: Paul’s direct words are self-evident in their meaning. He challenges the...
by David Keesling | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Deuteronomy 4:15–16 “You saw no form of any kind the day the Lord spoke to you at Horeb out of the fire. Therefore watch yourselves very carefully, so that you do not become corrupt and make for yourselves an idol, an image of any shape” (NIV). Observation: Moses...
