"For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king." 1 Samuel 15:23 King Saul had chosen to not completely destroy the enemy after being told to do so. He had rejected God's word to... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 8:7 Rejection
And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. 1 Samuel 8:7 Samuel had been leading Israel for many years. His sons were not serving God in the correct way and so the people... Continue Reading →
Romans 12:14 Blessing The Persecutors
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Romans 12:14 During the time that Paul writes this letter, there was a lot of persecution going on. Christians were being attacked by many and had no personal rights in their country. For a time Paul had been one of those persecuting the Christian believers.... Continue Reading →
Acts 13:51 Keep On Moving
"So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium." Acts 13:51 Paul and Barnabas had been traveling around preaching the gospel message to the people of different cities. In one of the cities, the Jewish leaders of the temple stirred up the people against them. The leaders... Continue Reading →
Acts 10:34-35 God’s Acceptance
"Then Peter began to speak: I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right." Acts 10:34-35 Cornelius was a Roman centurion who believed in God and followed Him. He received a vision from God to meet... Continue Reading →
