Category Archives: Old Testament

Jeremiah 23:1-6 v 5 “For the time is coming says the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line.” This passage starts talking about the “shepherds of my sheep” who have destroyed and scattered the very ones they were expected to care for.” God points out that He will “gatherContinue reading “He is coming!”

Sunday Isaiah 65: 17 – 25 v 19 “I will rejoice over Jerusalem ad delight in my people. And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard in it no more.” “Look! I am creating new heavens a new earth, and no one will think about the old ones anymore. Jerusalem will be aContinue reading “New Jerusalem”

Psalm 145: 1-5, 17-21 v 2”I will praise you every day; yes I will praise you forever.” David, we know was very good at praising God. Even his wife was embarrassed by his dancing to God in the streets letting everyone know “Great is the Lord” v3 , v5 “I will meditate on your gloriousContinue reading ”  Praise the Lord!”

 Haggai 1: 15b – 2;9 v 5 “My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid.” The leaders of the local government, the high priest of the church and the remnant of God’s people began to rebuild the church. Then one month later anotherContinue reading “Sustainability”

 Psalm 119:137-144 v 143” As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” Righteous. fair, trustworthy, eternal justice, always right, as pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. “Help me to understand them so that I may live. Today I am in British Columbia,Continue reading ”               Joy in your commands                              “

Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4v 2:1 “I will climb up to my watchtower and stand at my guard post. “ Habakkuk is looking at the world around him and finds it difficult to see the good. “Violence is everywhere. Why must I watch all this misery.? I am surrounded by people who love to argue andContinue reading “Stand on guard!    “

Psalm 65 v 5 You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail the distant seas.” David is credited for writing this psalm. A boy who fought a giant, a man who became King and a fugitive who had toContinue reading “Hope”

 Joel 2: 23-32 v 24 “The threshing floors will again be piled high with grain, and the presses will overflow with new wine and olive oil.” Not only does the Lord promise to fill our physical needs again but He will also send His Spirit for all people. Everyone who calls on the name ofContinue reading ” Rejoice!”