Reflections on Jonah: God’s Mercy

I recently went though the book of Jonah to see what God might have to say. I have started by simply drawing the story down to an outline of text. God, יְהוָ֔ה – Yhvh, begins the story by speaking to His servant, Jonah, telling him to goto Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Jonah flees in […]
Matthew 6:1-24 Intrinsic Reward v Extrinsic Reward – Nestling the Lord’s Pray

Lord, Let me breathe your Word. May every day start with my trusting You for my needs. May your provisions for my life’s needs lead me to explore the needs of my spirit, needs for which You have also prepared a provision.
The Watcher’s Duty

God’s Word is delivered to Ezekiel so that in turn Ezekiel can instruct the son’s of Israel. The instruction relates to haṣ·ṣō·p̄eh, the watcher, and the role of a watcher. The watcher is to be taken from the people. The role of the watcher is to warn the people when the sword is seen […]
1) Importance of prayer – Prayer: What’s It All About?

intensity, union, and communion that will radically alter the way we live our lives….Prayer above all else is conversation with God. It is the primary speech of the true self to the true God.
Paul Appeals to the Corinthian Church: II Corinthians 6

We have the promise that we are God’s temple, companions, people, and children. The church is called to complete separation/distinction by cleansing the things which defile the flesh and spirit (see 6:14-16a).
For to Me, to Live Is Christ and to Die Is Gain

For me there is no question. “To die is gain” and “to live is Christ”. I am confident that the minute I die, will be followed by movement into the presence of God. If that is not gain, I don’t know what is.