He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him; for he thought, "Since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me." But they were his downfall and the downfall of all Israel. 2 Chronicles 28:23 Seeking help when in need... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 12:3 Not Removing Everything
The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there. 2 Kings 12:3 In cleaning out some things, extreme attention to detail must be used. Everything must be cleaned correctly, or it will end up failing. When a doctor is removing cancer cells from a person's body, he... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 13:8-9 Taking Things Into Your Own Hands
He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Saul's men began to scatter. So he said, "Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings." And Saul offered up the burnt offering. 1 Samuel 13:8-9 Most people do not like to wait for other people. When... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 10:6-7 What Pleases God
with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, 'Here I am--it is written about me in the scroll--I have come to do your will, my God.' Hebrews 10:6-7 Determining what pleases a god is what a lot of people are trying to do all over the world. People in... Continue Reading →