Thus the work on the house of God in Jerusalem came to a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. Ezra 4:24 King Cyrus had given the Israelites permission to rebuild the temple and the city of Jerusalem. The people in the surrounding area began to be afraid. They... Continue Reading →
Judges 16:17 Giving In To Pressure
So he told her everything. "No razor has ever been used on my head," he said, "because I have been a Nazarite dedicated to God from my mother's womb. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man." Judges 16:17 Samson was a child... Continue Reading →
Luke 21:19 Stand Firm
"Stand firm, and you will win life." Luke 21:19 The disciples were looking at all the great looking buildings in Jerusalem and commenting on how great they looked. Jesus tells them that all the things they see will one day be destroyed. He then goes on to tell them some bad news. This news was... Continue Reading →
Matthew 10:22 You Will Be Hated
"You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." Matthew 10:22 Throughout the gospels Jesus talks about loving everyone, including your enemies. He also mentions that you are to live your life so well they cannot find anything true against you. Now, He... Continue Reading →
James 4:7 Submit and Resist
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 Many people love to pass the blame onto someone else. In the corporate and political world you often see people blaming other people for making them do something wrong. Even in the family many people blame parents or one... Continue Reading →
