Previously we've set up the scenario for Sodom. It's important to keep that in mind as we now head into the core section of the story. The two things to remember are: 1. Sodom looked pleasant and normal, much as our everyday life. 2. The primary sin of Sodom is pride. As we progress in... Continue Reading →
The Law of the Lord is Perfect
"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:"Psalms 19:7 One of the great tragedies of the modern-day church is how little attention they give to the Law of God. It's a relic of a by-gone age. We now life under grace! It's a tragedy because it has allowed for many false doctrines to... Continue Reading →
The Children of Belial – Identification
We have previously noted the usage of a phrase in the Bible, the children of belial, or in a literal translation, children of worthlessness. We've considered the enormity of such a description, if true, when applied to an individual - but is there any way to be able to spot a 'worthless' person? You could... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14a – The Will of Man
" And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come."Matthew 11:14 Jesus has been talking in the preceding verses concerning John the Baptist with some high praise of his ministry. After stating that all the law and prophets had prophesied until John, He makes a short statement that if one... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:19 – Intimacy
"Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved." The end of the prayer is now here. And for the third time, this request is uttered: Turn us again, O God, cause Thy face to shine, and we shall be saved!' Needless to say, as a... Continue Reading →
The Children of Belial – part 1
First appearing in Deuteronomy 13:13, there is a phrase that appears some 16 times in the King James Version, while the original word appears 27 times all up. That phrase is 'of belial'. Whether it's children, daughter, sons, or men - they are described as 'of belial'. The literal translation is 'without profit' or 'worthlessness'.... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:18
"So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name." The word for 'So will we not go back' is 'sug' meaning properly, to flinch, that is, to go back, retreat. In this we see an important aspect of the heart of the Psalmist. He understands that if... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:17
"Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself." We are now approaching the end of the prayer. It is here we find the final plea of the Psalmist to the God of Israel. "Let thy hand"The hand of God is referenced... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:16
"It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy countenance." After the recollection of the days of old, of the wondrous works God did to establish the nation, now the Psalmist brings us back to the current state: the nation, the vine, is burnt with fire and cut... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:17 – the Conclusion
"For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids." As we now come to the end of this chapter, we also come to the end of this prophetic utterance for this particular time. Though at that time, the prophet looked... Continue Reading →
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