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2 Samuel 2:8-11 summarizes a time when, even though God had appointed David as Saul’s successor, the majority of Israel instead chose to crown Ishbosheth to rule the nation. Ishbosheth was Saul’s son, and by earthly standards would have taken the throne after the death of his father and other heirs in battle. This is a situation in which most of the Israelites chose to operate by earthly standards rather than seek the counsel of God. Even when Saul was initially crowned, God

In 1 Kings 13, God was displeased with King Jeroboam’s changes to the people's religious practices. God sent one of His prophets, simply called “the man of God,” to condemn Jeroboam for his unauthorized activities. After delivering God’s message, the man of God departed without eating or drinking, and began his trip home by a different route than he came. This also was God’s command to him (1 Kings 13:9-10). He would have returned home safely and continued serving the Lord ha

In Luke 9:44, Jesus instructed His disciples to let certain statements “sink into their ears.” Specifically, Jesus was discussing His suffering and death on the cross. People who listen poorly are often described as letting information go “in one ear and out the other.” Jesus wanted His followers to do the opposite: listen to what He said and let it live inside their heads for a long time. He wanted His words to sink in. God has the same intention for all people, with everyth

Our gospel meeting with John Haffner is scheduled for October 20-23, dates that are quickly approaching! From Sunday to Wednesday, John...

Leviticus 10:3 concludes, “So Aaron, therefore, kept silent.” Aaron wanted to speak about something. He wanted to open his mouth. He...

Mark 4:33-34 records these words concerning the ministry of Jesus: “With many such parables He was speaking the word to them, so far as...