Control

A Contentious Wife Makes Life Miserable

There is no king or ruler so great that he can act in independence of God. Whether he admits it or not God is controlling him just as he controls the water in the rivers (v. 1). A good example of this was Pharaoh. We may think that nothing is wrong in the things we are doing but the Lord knows …

What The Lord Says About Arabia And Elam

God’s Judgment against Arabia (Kedar and Hazor) – (vv. 28-33). These were two desert peoples (nomadic Arab nations conquered by Nebuchadnezzar (vv. 28-29) that lived by raising sheep and camels. They were guilty of living at ease, isolating themselves from others, and being …

The Reign And Activity of Jehoachin

Nebuchadnezzar’s victory over Egypt at this time established Babylon as the strongest nation in that part of the world. This victory placed Judah under Babylonian control. In order to bring Judah securely under his rule Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah and took some captives to Baby …