We’re familiar with Proverbs 31, and its description of a “wife of noble character”. The writer describes such a wife thus: 10A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12She brings him good, not harm, all [...]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Bob Mathews
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Speaking of Eli’s sons Hophni and Phinehas, Scripture says Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the LORD desired to kill them. 1 Samuel 2:25 NKJV So God’s anger toward them was such that they didn’t have a chance? What if they had chosen to repent? God was so set on [...]
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by Bob Mathews
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How do we view satan (intentionally spelled with a lower-case “s”)? I mean really picture him in our minds? Don’t we typically visualize satan as being in charge of some hellish kingdom with his minions, cracking the whip on the poor souls doomed there for eternity? He’s basically the king of hell, right? Is that [...]
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Bob Mathews
Filed under: Bible Characters, Growth, Hell, Joy, New Testament, satan, Society | 5 Comments »
