Philippians 3:3 “for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and take pride in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh”. Circumcision was the jewish rite God gave them to set them apart. […]
I Chronicles 23:32 “So they are to perform the duties of the tent of meeting, the holy place, and of assisting the sons of Aaron their relatives, for the service of the house of the LORD.” This reminds me of […]
Philippians 3:2 “Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision”. God loves us all and wants us to them others as well. It’s not often that others are called dogs and we are told […]
I Chronicles 23:1 “Now when David reached old age, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.” David retired. It’s not often in scripture we see this. I would assume he reached an age where it affected his ability to […]
Philippians 3:1 “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.” Rejoice in the Lord. What a great charge. The world doesn’t […]
I Chronicles 22:14 “Now behold, with great pains I have prepared for the house of the LORD a hundred thousand talents of gold and a million talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond measure, for they are in great […]
Philippians 2:29 “Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold people like him in high regard”. Culture elevates their heroes. They are the rich, famous or intellectual. God has different values. He focuses on the widows and […]
I Chronicles 21:30 “But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was terrified by the sword of the angel of the LORD.” There aren’t many times in one’s life in which they are terrified. I […]
Philippians 2:28 “Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly, so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.” Paul had a shepherds heart that cared about people. Not all […]
I Chronicles 21:24 ‘Nevertheless, King David said to Ornan, “No, but I will certainly buy it for the full price; for I will not take what is yours for the LORD, nor offer a burnt offering which costs me nothing.”’ […]