A Few Thoughts About Tithing Jewish Regulations B1 First source: TERUMOT AND MA’ASEROT B2 Second source: Tithing B3 Third source: TITHE B4 The Mosaic Law tithes: C1 The first tithe is given to the priests or the Levites as in Numbers 18:21-24. The notes from the resources vary of who the tithe was to…
A Few Thoughts About Those Who Are Abused and Job Job A story: A young woman, W, wants to marry a young man, G, but she is troubled by some of his actions, opinions, nearly always wanting and getting his way—just insisted on it. When she expressed her opinion, he would call her stupid,…
A Few Thoughts About the Devil’s Agents Definition (my definition, that is) B1 Someone knowingly or unknowingly doing the devil’s will. B2 Someone knowingly or unknowingly teaching the devil’s doctrine. B3 Someone knowingly or unknowingly representing the devil’s kingdom. Some Bible characters he has worked to destroy: B1 Job (Job 1-2) B2 King David…
A Few Thoughts About Submission What Is Submissive In 1 Peter 3:1-7 Which Interpretation Is Correct 1 Peter 3:1-7 NKJV Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe…
A Few Thoughts About Subconscious Sin Examples: B1 Sermon I heard recently. Speaking about pride, the preacher mentioned, “If you have pride in your life, God will resist you. Right? Didn’t we just read that? (1 Peter 5:5—editor) We receive power from God, when we humble ourselves and that is called grace. Okay, so…
A Few Thoughts about Rules for Christians Rules For Christians—Some things to Learn I have often stated that the rules in the New Testament have been given by Jesus directly or through the early church Apostles and prophets. We learn God’s will for many situations by B1 What we must do B2 What we…
A Few Thoughts on Leadership and Attitude Regarding pastors, potential spouses, leaders, friends, bosses, etc. God’s style of leadership versus the otherwise Some verses: B1 Ephesians 6:9 WEL Masters, you must do the same to them, stay away from threatening, knowing that your Master is also in heaven, neither is there any partiality with…
A Few Thoughts on Knowing God’s Will Len Gane When I was a young man, there were situations where I wanted guidance from those more experience than I. I asked, “What would you do?” Many times the person I asked would respond, “I am not going to tell you what you should do?” I…
Revisited Luke 23:34 WEB Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots. Forgiveness B1 The Greek word is ἀφίημι aphíēmi. It means C1 To send away C2 To yield, send out as in death or a shout (Matthew 27:50 (yielded) and…
Genesis 24:1-4 NET Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in everything. Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, “Put your hand under my thigh so that I may make you solemnly promise by the…