For seven days they celebrated with joy the Festival of Unleavened Bread, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. Ezra 6:22 After receiving some opposition to the building... Continue Reading →
2 Samuel 5:12 Knowing God’s Work
Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. 2 Samuel 5:12 After the death of King Saul, David was made king of Israel. It was not until the king of Tyre sent workers and supplies to David did... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy 9:4 Not Your Righteousness
After the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say to yourself, "The LORD has brought me here to take possession of this land because of my righteousness." No, it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is going to drive them out before you. Deuteronomy... Continue Reading →
Exodus 15:2 Who Gets Praise When Things Go Right?
"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him." Exodus 15:2 As the Egyptians were coming towards the Israelites to re-capture them, the people were afraid. God had Moses stretch out his staff over... Continue Reading →
