Category Archives: Old Testament

 Psalm 72 1-7, 10-14 V4 “Help him to defend the poor, to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors.” There are many places in the Old Testament where they show their belief in the King and his son. referring to God and looking to the coming of His Son. We understandContinue reading ”         Help and rescue”

   Isaiah 43: 1-7 v 6 “I will say to the north and the south, “Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel from the distant corners of the earth.” “Listen to the Lord who created you……I have called you by name, you are mine…… because you are precious to me. You are honored andContinue reading ”   Back together”

Sometimes my children would come to me to say they were bored. They “had nothing to do”. The Israelites in the Old Testament said the same thing to Malachi. They worked hard all week then went to the temple on the Sabbath but the services were dreary and boring. Malachi spoke to them and saidContinue reading “Fun Friday”

 Psalm 147 : 12- 20 v 15 “He is the one who sends his promise throughout the earth. His word travels with great speed.” He brings peace, satisfies your hunger, sends the snow and hailstones, and sends his word and melts his hailstones. A new Year and a time for many to rethink where theyContinue reading “Promises”

Jeremiah 31: 7-14 v 9 “They will cry as they return. They will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them besides streams on a level path where they will not stumble.” The Lord says to sing a happy song, be joyful where ever you are. He is our savior and for thatContinue reading “Sing”

 Psalm 148v 3 “Praise Him sun and moon, praise Him, all shining stars.” In this psalm all the elements of creation of earth and heaven are called to praise the Lord. “He set them in their places for ever and ever, he made it a law that no one can break.” How often does theContinue reading “Praise”

1 Samuel 2: 18-20,26 v 26 “ The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained favor of the Lord and the people.” Samuel grew up within the walls of the Church buildings of the time however his parents visited him yearly and his mom made a special garment for him which he would wear everyContinue reading ”   Growing with God”

Micah 5:2-5a v 4 The child will become the shepherd of his flock. He will lead them with the strength of the Lord, with the majestic name of the Lord his God. They will live in safety because his greatness will reach the ends of the earth.” A mother has a child. The child willContinue reading ”        A new baby”