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The last phrase of verse 7 gives us a key to this section – “stand in awe of God.” Never under any circumstances, in any situation, underestimate the God of Creation. Solomon expresses what our attitudes should be when we approach God in acts of worship.The …

Part of the Old Testament hall of fame is listed in this passage: 1. Israel’s Sons (vv. 1-2).2. Judah’s Sons (vv. 3-41).3. The clans of Caleb (vv. 42-55).

The substance of the prophet’s vision now returns to a description of parts of the temple area and regulations concerning the temple’s future use. At the very heart of the temple was its altar; the prophet first describes the altar, and then indicates the procedures by whic …

God has made us the way we are so that we can do the work He wants us to do (v. 7). As a Christian we should never complain because of a lack of gifts or abilities. Each of us is a special vessel made by God for His use. The important thing about a vessel is that it is clean, empty, and available …

The disciples of John the Baptist questioned Jesus as to why He and His disciples were not fasting as they and the Pharisees were doing (vv. 14-15)? Jesus compared His conduct to that of a King having a wedding banquet. He said that at a wedding people are happy and eating and no …

The Lord had revealed to Elisha that he would bring a seven-year famine on the land. This was a punishment for apostasy. Elisha had warned the Shunammite woman and suggested that she move temporarily to the land of the Philistines which would not be affected by the famine …

In this passage we find the Jewish religious leaders trying to set a trap. They brought a woman to Christ whom they said had been caught in adultery (v. 3). They said, “Teacher, this woman was caught sleeping with a man who isn’t her husband. The Law of Moses teaches that a …

Israel was now on the eastern shore of the Red Sea having been rescued from the clutches of her enemies by God. Moses now leads the people in a song of praise which is the first recorded song in the Bible. He is accompanied by his sister Miriam and her woman companions with instr …

The people in Peter’s day wore long flowing robes that hindered their movement. When they wanted to engage in some strenuous activity they would tuck the hem of their robe into the belt worn around their waist. This was called “girding up” which in today’s languag …

This passage is an extensive quotation of the first l5 verses of Psalm l05 (vv. 7-22). Four elements of thanksgiving are found in this song: …