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BENT, BROKEN, UNBOWED The Ten Commandments for Today THE ILLUSTRATION Perhaps the most well-known and infamous Biblical story recorded for us around the themes of murder and adultery is that of David. The account is given to us in 2 Samuel 11 and 12. We begin with the background to the story. “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbath. But David remained in Jerusalem…

BENT, BROKEN, UNBOWED The Ten Commandments for Today THE ILLUSTRATION Perhaps the most well-known and infamous Biblical story recorded for us around the themes of murder and adultery is that of David. The account is given to us in 2 Samuel 11 and 12. We begin with the background to the story. “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbath. But David remained in Jerusalem…

Hebrews 11:20, 21 Faith is believing that even sinful acts and seeming “mistakes” can fulfill divine purposes. “20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff” (Hebrews 11:20, 21). There are other examples of faith demonstrated in the lives of Isaac and Jacob, but the writer to the Hebrews chooses to mention two of the most obscure—both having to do with c…

Hebrews 11:20, 21 Faith is believing that even sinful acts and seeming “mistakes” can fulfill divine purposes. “20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff” (Hebrews 11:20, 21). There are other examples of faith demonstrated in the lives of Isaac and Jacob, but the writer to the Hebrews chooses to mention two of the most obscure—both having to do with c…

Babylon is the one who persecutes God’s people. In Revelation chapters 12 to 16, God’s people are persecuted by four powers: The dragon makes war against God’s people (Rev 12: 17). The beast from the sea overcomes the saints (Rev 13:1, 7). The beast from the earth deceives those who dwell on the earth with … Continue reading "Who is Babylon the great, the mother of harlots (Revelation 17:5)?"…