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God used his wisdom and power to create the heavens and the earth (v. 15). He makes the clouds from the waters in the heavens, He sends the winds from His storehouse and makes lightening flash in the rain (v. 16). People who make idols are stupid because these false gods can not …

It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so. She had attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of to God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritual defection crops failed and …

A wise woman will lead her household in the right way while the foolish brings grief to her offspring by her unholy influence (v. 1). The foolish woman through her wild behavior and bad instruction brings sorrow for herself and grief to her children by her unholy way of living. A …

In addition to this favored position, Jonathan, Saul’s oldest son, becomes David’s closest friend (vv. 1-2). In fact, this friendship develops to the point that Jonathan, who was apparent heir to the throne (I Sam. 20:31) strips himself of his own regalia and places it on David ( …

Jeroboam’s reign in the northern kingdom of Israel actually covered the same period of time as the reigns of Rehoboam, Abijam and the beginning of Asa’s rule in the southern kingdom of Judah. each ruler of Judah is introduced by reference to his age at accession, the numb …

Hezekiah got sick and almost died (v. 24). He prayed, and the Lord gave him a sign that he would recover. He was so proud that he refused to thank the Lord for everything He had done for him (v. 25). This made the Lord angry, and He punished Hezekiah and the people of Judah and Jerusalem …

These religious leaders knew that they were the ones Jesus had just referred to as murderers in the parable He had given (v. 19). Jesus comments were veiled, but the religious leaders had no trouble interpreting them. They immediately wanted to arrest Him. When they had p …

Judges 2 gives us a clear picture of God’s anger in action as He deals with the disobedience and sin of Israel. A heavenly messenger brought distressing news to the multitude of Israel assembled at Bochim. This messenger severely rebuked the Israelites for their disobedience in failing to drive …

Gethsemane was a lush garden east of the city of Jerusalem near the slopes of the Mount of Olives (v. 36). Jesus often went there for peace and quiet. On this occasion He takes Peter, James and John further into the garden (v. 37). Isaiah called the coming Messiah “a M …

The key statement in this chapter is, “Let not your heart be troubled” (v. 1). We can understand why the disciples would be troubled. Jesus had told them that He was going to die, that one of them was a traitor, that Peter would disown Him three times, that Satan was at work against them …