Bob Feather January 31st, 2009
In the Presence of God
Psalm 84
- Do you enjoy being with God? Do you look forward to your daily prayer and Bible reading time? Does the prospect of going to church thrill your soul? If the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever, are you reaching the goal?
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Bob Feather January 30th, 2009
The burden of Ninevah (Nahum 1:1).
Do you remember Jonah? The city which had been granted repentance soon returned to its wicked ways.
Nahum 1
What do we learn about God?
- God is jealous (v 2)
- The Lord revenges (v 2)
- The Lord is furious (v 2)
- The Lord is slow to anger (v 3)
- The Lord is powerful (v 3)
- The Lord will not acquit the wicked (v 3)
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Bob Feather January 29th, 2009
A King to follow
Upon learning of the Assyrian terms, Hezekiah openly demonstrated his sorrow and went into the house of the Lord (v1). Where are leaders today who are not afraid to show their emotion and to seek God’s advice?
Hezekiah understood Rabshakeh’s insolence as an affront to God (v 4).
God agrees (v 6).
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Bob Feather January 28th, 2009
Continuing look at the Assyrian attempt to conquer Jerusalem
The Assyrians were well aware of Hezekiah’s reformation in Judah, and they even used it as an argument against following Hezekiah’s appeal that the people trust in the Lord (v 7).
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