Suffering Succotash, I say, Suffering Succotash Romans 8:18 – “I don’t think the sufferings we are going through now are even worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us in the future.” The books of Job and Proverbs do not treat the subject of suffering either systematically or philosophically but do give… Continue reading The Meaning of Suffering
Yahweh Our Power
Job 26:2 – “What great help you bring to the powerless! What deliverance to the arm without strength!” Isaiah 40:29 – “He invigorates the exhausted, he gives strength to the powerless.” Perfectly Promising Prospects for the Powerless Person The powerless person, according to Isaiah, has many prospective roles to choose from as he or she… Continue reading Yahweh Our Power
Yahweh Our Healer
Deuteronomy 32:39 – Yahweh says: “I, yes, I, am he; and there is no god beside me. I put to death, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; no one saves anyone from my hand!” The ministry of healing throughout the Bible takes on many forms, and many passages tell us that people… Continue reading Yahweh Our Healer
The Missing Day
Esther 8:17 – “And in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and a holiday.” In honor of this great holiday today, July 4th, we present you with this interesting and fun little bit of information. Many believe… Continue reading The Missing Day
Yahweh Our Sanctuary
Isaiah 41:13 – “ Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” The Book of Isaiah is filled with admonitions to fear not, to not be faint, to be strong. Historical Background Isaiah began his ministry during a time when Assyria was expanding its territories and empire. Political intrigue and alliances were the mode… Continue reading Yahweh Our Sanctuary
New Names for Biblical Campers
Isaiah 65:15 – “Yahweh shall call his servants by another name.” The question often arises at summer camps, retreats, and other Christian gatherings, “Is it okay to rename someone or something – to call them by a nickname?” The answer is “Yah sure, ya betcha!” Scripture is filled with people, places, events, and other happenings… Continue reading New Names for Biblical Campers
Yahweh Calls
Genesis 1:5 – “Elohim called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night.” Genesis 1:8 – “Elohim called the expanse the Heavens.” Genesis 1:10 – “Elohim called the dry land Earth, and the water he called Seas.” Genesis 10:5 – “From these the islands of the nations were divided into their lands.” In the… Continue reading Yahweh Calls
