Tag Archives: Israelites

September 10 – The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart – No Matter What

Posted on 09/11/2018 by rockyfort

Proverbs 8-9 2 Corinthians 3 “Our faces, then, are not covered. We all show the Lord’s glory, and we are being changed to be like him. This change in us brings ever greater glory, which comes from the Lord, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged all circumstances, best of times, changed, Christians, encounter with God, fading glory, freedom, glory, glory doesn't fade, glowing, God, grieve, Israelites, like the Lord, Lord, Moses, power from God, Relationship with God, sorrow, Spirit, Spirit inside, spirit-filled, troubles, unveiled faces, veiled faces, worst of times

November 18 – God’s Grace and Glory

Posted on 11/18/2017 by rockyfort

1 Peter 1; Jeremiah 31-32; Psalm 134 It’s perhaps one of the oldest driving jokes there is. The wife, not recognizing where they are as the roads pass by asks the husband, “where are you going?” He replies, “I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Children of Israel, Cross, Exodus, foretold the coming of Messiah, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, golden calf, good news, GPS unit, Grace, grace for all, grace of god, Israelites, Law, making good time, messiah, Moses, no excuse for getting lost, no excuses, O;d Testament, Peter, prophets, recalculating, salvation, Spirit of Christ, sufferings of the Messiah, wander in the desert, where are we

July 15 – The Perfect Church

Posted on 07/15/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 3; 1 Kings 15:33-16:34; Joel 3 In ancient Israel, the building of the Temple was important. It was the center of all life, not just religious life, for the Israelites. Then the two kingdoms split and Jereboam set … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Babylonian, cleanse the Temple, cleansing the Temple, Corinthian Church, dedicated, desecration of the Temple, exile, Ezekiel, full of sin, God's Spirit, Greeks, Hanukkah, Herod, Israel, Israelites, Jereboam, Jerusalem, Jesus, Jewish life, Northern Kingdom, perfect church, rebuilding the Temple, Romans, Southern Kingdom, Temple, the Church, Western Wall, Zechariah

March 21 – More Manna? Anything Else?

Posted on 03/21/2017 by rockyfort

Matthew 19:16-30; Numbers 11-12; Ecclesiastes 8 Shel Silverstein wrote the lyrics to a song that tells of a man who made it all. He was living what our society would call the good life. He could have whatever he wanted. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Aaron, bad times, Beans Taste Fine, best things in life, bulletin, Chinese curse, circumstances, Egypt, God, good old days, interesting times, Israelites, Lord, manna, Miriam, Moses, overcome, poverty, Ramen Noodles, ruts, same ol' same ol', scraping by, Shel Silverstein, steak, Tuna Fish, variety

February 11 – Lazy…or Hopeless?

Posted on 02/11/2017 by rockyfort

Hebrews 8; Exodus 5:1-6:27; Proverbs 1 Success has its privileges. People who are successful gain more power and prestige in the community. People respect those who have achieved success. The man or woman who is in business for themselves will … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged America, crop rotation, detractors, firm foundation, former slaves, freed slaves, George Washington Carver, God, God's love, Hebrews, hope, important to God, Israelites, Jesus Christ, lazy, long hours, lynchings, manual labor, Moses, no future, no hope, no straw, peanuts, Pharaoh, potential, Power, prestige, respect, sacrifices, success, the best, work under hot sun, worship

February 9 – Oppression

Posted on 02/09/2017 by rockyfort

Hebrews 6:13-20; Exodus 1:1-2:25; Psalm 40 After the Civil War, former slaves began to work in our country and make economic and political headway. As they began making progress, some people, especially in the south got worried. The began to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged black people, calculated attacks, Christians, Civil War, destroy oppression, economic success, Egypt, fear, flourish, former slaves, husbands, Ida B. Wells, immigrants, Israelites, Jesus died, Joseph, love of Christ, lynching, murder, national crime, national shame, perfect love, Pharaoh, political success, Power, skin color, slavery, south, white people, wives, worry

September 29 – Destroying Snakes

Posted on 09/29/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Kings 18:1-8 28-36; Revelation 2:8-11 There is this mythical belief among Christians that somehow, if they had more direct contact with God, they wouldn’t sin. I say mythical because that belief contradicts human nature, and we actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bible, bronze snake, Christians, complain, direct contact with God, forgive, freedom, God, God provides, God's healing power, Grace, grumble, Hezekiah, human nature, incense, Israelites, Jesus, Joy, Judah, Moses, myth, Nehushtan, Savior, sin, wander in the wilderness, works

July 20 – Hocus Pocus

Posted on 07/20/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 119:97-104; Deuteronomy 12:1-12; John 6:41-51 Christians were misunderstood in the early days of the church. The Romans thought they were stubborn and obstinate because they refused to take part in society and do societal things. One of the societal … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged atheists, blood of Christ, Body of Christ, bread of life, Caesar is Lord, Christians, freedom, Grace, Israelites, Jesus, Lord, magic, manna, misunderstood, obstinate, resurrection, Roman gods, Romans, stubborn, Temple

June 13 – Cleaning Out the Muck

Posted on 06/13/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 130; 2 Chronicles 29:1-19; Galatians 3:1-9 The garbage disposal is an amazing tool in the kitchen. It lets you get rid of food type trash by chopping it up and sending it down the drain. That way, those little … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bible, church today, cleanse, early church, Galatians, garbage disposal, God, Hezekiah, Israelites, Jesus, Judah, kitchen, light, mess, muck, Paul, purify, salt, Scriptures, smelly, stinky, Temple, trash, worship practices

May 18 – Sin and Grace

Posted on 05/18/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 48; Numbers 24:1-14; Luke 1:26-38 The difference between “right” and “wrong” is never a matter of perspective. When someone wants to entice another person to do wrong, they always want you to look at the issue from “another view.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Balaam, Balak, blessing, curse, Forgiveness, God, Grace, insurance companies, Israelites, justify sin, Lord, perspectives, Promised Land, Right, rob banks, sin, two-headed, wrong

Tag Archives: Israelites

September 10 – The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart – No Matter What

November 18 – God’s Grace and Glory

July 15 – The Perfect Church

March 21 – More Manna? Anything Else?

February 11 – Lazy…or Hopeless?

February 9 – Oppression

September 29 – Destroying Snakes

July 20 – Hocus Pocus

June 13 – Cleaning Out the Muck

May 18 – Sin and Grace

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