Monthly Archives: April 2011

In light of yesterday’s post, which looked very briefly at the consequences of sin and God’s faithfulness during our faithlessness, I thought that reading Psalm 103 this morning was fitting. This is one of the most beloved sections of scripture … Continue reading →

The first 10 chapters of Chronicles are devoted to genealogies, and it can be a labor to get through. But, at the beginning of chapter 9, we get a glimpse of what is in store for the Israelites. Verse 1 … Continue reading →

I love the comparison that we are presented with in Psalm 92. See if you catch it: 5 How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very odeep! 6 The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand … Continue reading →

1 Chronicles 6 recounts the genealogy of the Levites, the tribe of priests in the midst of Israel. Whenever I read of the Levites I am reminded of the Grace of God’s sovereign choice. We know that God chose Israel … Continue reading →

I spent today at the hospital. I was there to encourage and pray for a family at our church who’s son was having surgery. Everything went well. But as I was sitting in the waiting room, doing my reading for … Continue reading →

In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, a man named Jabez prays a prayer and God answers it. It is a prayer of humility, it is a prayer of faith. Here is the passage in its entirety: Jabez was more honorable than his … Continue reading →

There are some passages of Scripture that need little explanation, they simply need to be read and meditated on. Psalm 43 is one of those passages. Here it is in it’s entirety. Pay special attention to the last verse. This … Continue reading →

If you are unfamiliar with 1 and 2 Chronicles, it is best to think of them as appendices to Samuel and Kings. Chronicles follows the same storyline as Samuel and Kings, but tells it from a different angle, highlighting certain … Continue reading →

Listen to the words of Psalm 19:12-13: Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent … Continue reading →