This epistle shows us how rich we are in Christ. It is a lifting up for the downcast. It is from Paul who claims to be an apostle - making…
Joseph does not pretend his brothers never sinned against him but he sees the hand of God in sending him to Egypt to preserve life. God ordains all things, but…
Joseph tells Pharaoh it is God who will give him the answer to his dreams, and he doesn't take any of the credit. We thank God for His gifts but…
David wonders at how God has blessed him and this is his fitting response. He asks, "Who am I?" as does the Christian who understands who they are, and that…
This Psalm was written on a great occasion - perhaps the return of the Israelites from exile - that only God could have brought about. He does powerful things for…
Faced with Ishbosheth's accusation, Abner reaches out to David, but with the wrong motive. We must search our hearts and check our motives. David's response is a shrewd political move.…
Abner makes Saul's son Ishbosheth king over all Israel, despite knowing God's will is for David to be king, and battle follows. Abner wanted power for himself. People today do…
Jesus is in complete control. He does not say death is coming, but that He is leaving the world, as He had previously said that He laid down His life…
We enjoy conversation and laughter but there is a right sobriety about the Christian life. The people of God in all ages are a suffering people. They would suffer under…
The prophecy here is so detailed that it's clear to see its fulfilment in history. The decrees of God are fulfilled; all of this detail could not have come to…