So the children of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and served the Lord only. 1 Samuel 7:4 Most people in the world look at certain things or principles as what made them successful or gave them a good life. In the process of doing this, these things are often idolized and looked... Continue Reading →
Hosea 2:17 Removing The Bad Past Namesake
For I will take from her mouth the names of the Baals, and they shall be remembered by their name no more. Hosea 2:17 Family namesakes are often remembered by what was done in the family's past. What had been done could have been something very good or something very bad, but either way it... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 17:3-4 Who Are You Consulting?
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel. 2 Chronicles 17:3-4 Regardless of where a person lives in the world, there are thousands of... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 18:18 Are You A Troublemaker?
"I have not made trouble for Israel," Elijah replied. "But you and your father's family have. You have abandoned the Lord's commands and have followed the Baals." 1 Kings 18:18 In a classroom there is often one student who is the class clown or class troublemaker. This is the one that causes problems in the... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 7:4 Get Rid Of The Baals
So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the Lord only. 1 Samuel 7:4 Most people in the world look at certain things or principles as what made them successful or gave them a good life. In the process of doing this, these things are often idolized and looked up to as... Continue Reading →