The seventh servitude. Following the death of Abdon, the Israelites returned to their evil ways. As a result, God sent them into servitude to the Philistines for forty years. This was their most extended period of servitude during the era of the judges. Then God raised Samson. Samson, the Thirteenth Judge. (Judges 13:2-16:31). Samson judged […]
Tag: Disobedience to God and its consequences
A Study of the Judges of the Bible Part II of III Abimelech through Abdon
Following their usual pattern, the Israelites returned to sin and apostasy after the death of Gideon. The Bible says that as soon as Gideon died, the Israelites went “a-whoring” after Baalim and made Baalberith their god. (Judges 8:33). They forgot about what God, as well as what Gideon, had done for them. Abimelech, the Sixth […]
A Study of the Judges of the Bible Part I of III Othniel through Gideon
Introduction. In the Book of Judges and 1 Samuel, we find the history of Israel during the lives and times of fifteen Judges. These Books of the Bible record the relapses of God’s chosen people into idolatry. They reflect Israel’s repeated sins, apostasy, falling away from the faith, judgment from God, temporary repentance, and consecration […]
Sin: The Original Source of Sickness and Death
To my WP followers: “Jennifer” on FB asked me the following question: “Why do people get sick and why do they die?” This post is written in response to her question. I could have gone into much more detail but felt that I should stick to the basics. Followers, please feel free to add comments […]
“Do You Really Know God the Father?”
What we know about God is what He has revealed to us through His Word. Let’s talk for a few minutes about the importance of getting to know God, the Father, for who He is. This writer in no way purports to know everything that there is to know about the true and living God, […]
Hell: The Never-Ending Nightmare
Podcast added 3/19/2021 Have you ever had a nightmare? Most of us have had at least one. A nightmare is a frightening and unpleasant dream. It can be a terrifying or highly unpleasant experience. In this dream, you may be falling or running away from something horrible. I have heard individuals say that they […]
Second Warning: There really is a High Cost for Disobeying God
Lesson III from the Book of Daniel Disobedience is the refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, etc.: a lack of obedience. Obedience means to be submissive to the restraint or command of authority: willing to obey. (Merriam-Webster). It is just the nature of man to want to do things his way and not God’s […]
Warning: There is a High Cost for Disobeying God
Lesson II from the Book of Daniel For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23 KJV) This is the second in a series of posts based on the Book of Daniel. I have no idea how many will follow; I’ll write […]
Part II – The Consequences of Wrongful Living: The Continuing Rise of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Our Young People
Today’s post is second part of a II Part series. The best resource for this presentation is the website of the Centers for Disease Control: WWW.CDC.gov. In addition, I found a book by Anita Nelson, M.D. and JoAnn Woodward, RNC, BSN, NP, entitled Sexually Transmitted Diseases A Practical Guide for Primary Care most helpful. Information […]
The Death Grip of Sin: Are You Holding Onto It, or Does It Have a Hold On You?
Originally published: 11/14/2014 Updated: 2/26/2020 Sin is terrible. It can cause a mother to kill her child (as in abortion) or a father to cause his children to suffer (as in desertion and abandonment). It can cause an entire nation to fall (which is what will happen to our country if we do not […]
