Chapters two and three start with bits of the story of Hosea, the husband, and Gomer, the promiscuous wife. But then, thru chapter five, the focus is on the object lesson. Hosea (and Gomer) were real people struggling thru life, doing (on Hosea’s part) God’s will. Gomer, on the other hand, did her own thing. … Continue reading HOSEA 2,3,4,5
GOMER’S STORY
CHAPTER ONE – A WIFE “Sir, I wish to marry your daughter.” Diblaim’s eyebrows went up as he tipped his head to the side and gave the young man a look. Hosea hadn’t seen that look very often, but he was pretty sure that it meant something like ‘are you mentally deficient?’ “Sit down, son.… Continue reading GOMER’S STORY
DANIEL 11,12, HOSEA 1
Several perple have written commentaries about the meaning of Daniel’s visions. Some of those writers could be correct in their views. Whatares the meanings of Daniel’s visions and dreams? GREAT question! Want a great answer? Here it is: I DON’T KNOW. I will say with absolute certainty, that there are some SEEMINGLY simple, straight-forward English… Continue reading DANIEL 11,12, HOSEA 1
DANIEL 8,9,10
Much of these three chapters are the record of visions and dreams which the LORD gave to Daniel. But the beginning of chapter 9, has something else. Chapter 9 shows that Daiiel was studying, learning, thinking. As he read the Scriptures, he realized that the time, specifically, the years, in which he was living were… Continue reading DANIEL 8,9,10
DANIEL 4,5,6,7
Lots of things happen in these chapters. In chapter 4, we have Nebuchadnezzar’s Breakdown. In chapter 5, the Writing on the Wall. In chapter 6, Daniel in the Lion’s Den. In chapter 7, Daniel’s Dream about Four Beasts. But mentioned in chapter 6, is the comment that Daniel prayed toward Jerusalem. Why? Nostalgia? Homesickness? I… Continue reading DANIEL 4,5,6,7
MATTHEW 25 – DONALD
MATTHEW 25 …It’s like a corporate giant who FINALLY decided to take that “around the world” vacation trip. For a long time, he had had his eye on three budding Vice Presidents, and it seemed like the right time to see if they would sink or swim, so to speak. So, he called them in,… Continue reading MATTHEW 25 – DONALD
DANIEL 1,2,3
Today’s Bible Reading: Daniel 1,2,3 Evidently “Nebuchadnezzar” was NOT the King of Babylon when he conquered Jerusalem. A Crown Prince, maybe? A Co-Regent, maybe? Are your children so well taught in following God, and God’s Word, that they would remain faithful to it – to Him – if you were killed and they had to… Continue reading DANIEL 1,2,3
NUMBERS 20
This is where the people were at a national let down. They were at the border of Edom’s land, aka, Esau’s territory. Remember Esau? The one who was going to kill Jacob, his own twin brother. Granted Jacob, the sneaky twin, had played the system to get stuff from Esau that rightly should have belonged… Continue reading NUMBERS 20
AND THE SINGER WEPT
The watching throng of white-robed saints was stunned. Several of them knew this man. A couple of them had drawn in their breath in audible shock. One even looked to Jesus, saying, “His ministry was why I turned my heart to You, Lord!” The singer’s legs crumpled under him as he collapsed before Jesus, “But,… Continue reading AND THE SINGER WEPT
A DISTINCT IMPRESSION
I had the distinct impression that they had both been there before. Satan was there. The room was filled with his minions and human followers. It was a stone room. Dank. Musty. Humid. The air felt close. Oppressive. The mere act of breathing took effort. Jesus was there. I didn’t see Him arrive. It was… Continue reading A DISTINCT IMPRESSION