2 Samuel 24:24 Sacrifice What Costs
But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." 2 Samuel 24:24 Around the world there are millions of people who give money or other types of donations to people who are in need. Many of... Continue Reading →
Job 34:11 Payment For Actions
He repays everyone for what they have done; he brings on them what their conduct deserves. Job 34:11 Elihu, a younger man, chooses to speak to Job. He focuses on the statement that Job had made saying that he was innocent of any wrong-doing. He then defends God by showing how God works with people.... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 10:17-18 No Sacrifice Needed
"Then he adds: 'Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.' And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary." Hebrews 10:17-18 In this passage, the author of Hebrews quotes Jeremiah about God stating He will no longer remember the sins of the people. This quote came from a... Continue Reading →
Luke 20:25 Solving a Tax Problem
"He said to them, Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." Luke 20:25 The leaders of the temple did not give up on trying to catch Jesus in something wrong. This time they sent some others to try to trap Him. The famous question of whether it is... Continue Reading →
