Verse 3 states "They have no more wine." This phrase is a metaphor for life. This was a wedding day, the happiest day for many people. And on this most happy occasion, the wine ran out. Everything starts out with such promise, but in the end, life doesn’t deliver. The wine runs out. We are […]
John 1:15-34 – John the Baptist – The Secret to a Powerful Life
The goal of the gospel of John is John wants his readers to have life, spiritual life. I want you to learn how to study the bible for yourself to reach that same goal – spiritual life. As these bible studies go on, I envision me talking less and less and us having more and […]
Micah 6:8 and King David (Part 1 of 2)
Do you find it easy to hear the voice of God? Weeks like this past week, I find it hard to hear the voice of God. I need some therapy so I just want to vent a little about why it’s been a tough week. I work in the IT field and lately I’ve had […]
Micah 6:8 and King David (Part 2 of 2)
PART 2David certainly was a just king. 2 Sam 8:14-15 – “The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.” His acting justly had an impact not only in his personal relationships but across the entire society because of his position […]
Micah 6:8 (Part III)
If you ever tried to act justly, meaning to do what is right and just in the eyes of God, you know that you will fail. Sure, there are times of victory and zeal and sacrifice, but because we are sinners, there will also be times of defeat, discouragement and selfishness. It is in those […]
Micah 6:8 (Part II)
The Hebrew word "hesed" which is translated as mercy in the NIV is a term which refers to God’s covenant faithfulness. Covenant is another word for contract, but specifically involves a weaker party who is utterly dependent on the stronger party to meet his or her needs. The stronger party accepts freely the responsibility of […]