When answering a question about who would be saved, Jesus related what would happen to some of those that confessed him with the mouth: “I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity” (Luke 13:27). Why were there some that were told to depart, even though they made a confession of Jesus Christ? It was because their walk in life was contrary to their confession. In another place, Jesus stated that a tree is known by its fruits—“For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes” (Luke 6:44). The second half of Leviticus deals largely about the fruits that should be in the life of a believer.
Dec 23, 2021
21 min
Leviticus is the third of the five books written by Moses. Inspired by God, it is a word that should be viewed as seriously as the other books of the Bible. Its importance can be seen, not only in that it too is inspired, but in the period of time it covers and its subject matter.
Dec 23, 2021
21 min
It is a remarkable thing we read in Genesis 20. Here we find Abraham deceiving the king of Gerar. He gave the king to believe that Sarah was his sister and not his wife. What is remarkable is that this is not the first time Abraham had resorted to deception. In an earlier chapter, he had used the same tactics while in Egypt. And we are told that he had conspired with Sarah to tell this same story in “every place” they came. (Gen. 20.13)
Feb 3, 2021
15 min
The destruction of the world before the flood is a picture of the judgment that shall take place in the last days. All those who set their hearts against the Lord will perish. Although this is a just end that comes upon a rebellious people, it is also a sad picture. Many generations had passed sins Adam transgressed. In all those years God was “striving with man.” (Gen. 6.3) However, as God was calling sinners to Himself, they rebelled more and more. The same is true today. Jesus Christ commanded that the gospel be preached to every creature.
Feb 3, 2021
15 min
At first it might appear that Genesis 38 interrupts the history of Joseph. In reality, it acts as a point of com- parison between Judah and Joseph. In the last lesson, we see Joseph being sold into Egypt and now we are looking more closely at the life of Judah – the Judah who devised the plan to sell his brother. There seems to be very little to commend Judah to us.
Feb 3, 2021
18 min
After returning from defeating Chedorlaomer and rescuing Lot, the king of Sodom offered Abram the goods he had obtained in the raid. Despite how tempting it is to receive riches from the hands of kings, Abram refused. Abram had a better reward. The Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, saying,…I am thy exceeding great reward.” (Gen. 15.1) What a blessing, when our eye is fixed, not upon earthly treasures, but upon the “treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” (Matt. 6.20)
Feb 3, 2021
18 min
Joseph endured much suffering in this life. However, that suffering was not purposeless. It was through suf- fering that Joseph came to be the second most important person in Egypt. As the second most important person, Joseph would save many people. Not only were the lives of many Egyptians saved, but all the children of Jacob.
Feb 3, 2021
21 min
It was a beautiful thing the Lord had done, to place the Tabernacle among His people. A place of reconcilia- tion for all Israel to see, no matter where they encamped. Whether on the north, south, east or west, the way of reconciliation was before all the people. This is true today for all those that grow up under a faithful gospel ministry. Rich as this privilege is, we know that it is not enough. The people had to come to the tabernacle, bringing a sacrifice, confessing their sins.
Feb 3, 2021
21 min
Nine plagues came upon Egypt. Yet in those plagues the heart of Pharaoh had not been moved. The people remained in bondage. The tenth plague, the worst of all was about to come upon Egypt. This plague would result in the death of all the first-born. The cause of death was Pharaoh’s disobedience to the word of God. When God said, “let my people go,” Pharaoh said, “I will not let thy people go.” Rebellion against God has dire consequences. Paul speaks clearly about this, when he says, “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).
Feb 3, 2021
21 min
The most disastrous event in the history of mankind is told to us in Genesis 3. After God had created the world, placed man in the midst of the Garden and gave our first parents the freedom to enjoy the fruits of the Garden, our first parents transgressed against the clear command of God.
Feb 3, 2021
16 min
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