Thus Jehu destroyed Baal from Israel. However, Jehu did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin, that is, from the golden calves that were at Bethel and Dan. 2 Kings 10:28-29 Cleaning out a house is something that can take work and time. Most people will... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 18:21 Choose Who To Follow
And Elijah came to all the people, and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow Him." But the people answered him not a word. 1 Kings 18:21 It is very common for people to not want to make a concrete decision. Many... Continue Reading →
Numbers 25:3 Bound Up
So Israel was joined to Baal of Peor, and the anger of the Lord was aroused against Israel. Numbers 25:3 While most people will never agree to be a slave or being tied to someone or something, it is a common thing to occur. People are very quick to sell out themselves to someone or... Continue Reading →
Judges 8:33-34 Forgetting What God Did
No sooner had Gideon died than the Israelites again prostituted themselves to the Baals. They set up Baal-Berith as their god and did not remember the Lord their God, who had rescued them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. Judges 8:33-34 When things are going well, it is easy for people... Continue Reading →
Numbers 25:3 Are You Tied To False Gods?
So Israel yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor. And the Lord's anger burned against them. Numbers 25:3 It is very common for people to idolize someone or something in their lives. Focus is so much on a person or a thing that they put everything else to the side and dedicate their life to... Continue Reading →