When the Israelites were on the run from Pharaoh (and the Egyptian army) following the 10th plague, God used fire to protect and guide them. By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that theyContinue reading “Pillar of Fire”
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Who Can Stand the Consuming Fire?
Isaiah records this question: Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning? It is a very poignant question. Isaiah immediately provides the answer: Those who walk righteously and speak what is right,who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes,who stop their ears against plots ofContinue reading “Who Can Stand the Consuming Fire?”
The Mountain of Teaching
It is traditionally believed that Jesus gave his famous Sermon on the Mount on the Korazim Plateau. It is a plateau located to the north of the Sea of Galilee and south of the Hula Valley. The highest point in the area is Filon Hill which is 409 meters above sea level. The exact locationContinue reading “The Mountain of Teaching”
The Mountain of Temptation
Mountains not only play a prevalent role in the Old Testament but they are pop up repeated in the New Testament. Jesus frequently retreated to the mountains. He named his 12 apostles on a mountain. He was transfigured atop a mountain. He gave his most important sermon on a mountain. These are just a few.Continue reading “The Mountain of Temptation”
A Devouring Fire
When finally preparing to cross into the Promised Land, Moses told the children of Israel that they would face strong and powerful enemies who lived in large cities with massive walls. But He told them not to fear because The Lord your God is the one who goes across ahead of you like a devouring fire. He will destroyContinue reading “A Devouring Fire”
God’s Consuming Fire
I’ve always been fascinated with fire. I love lighting fires and watching them burn in a fireplace or bonfire. They are mysterious and mesmerizing. Fires can be either calming or destructive. Fire can be either the source of warmth and life or death and destruction. It is complex and beautiful – warming and vital –Continue reading “God’s Consuming Fire”
July 2024 Scripture Reading
July starts tomorrow! While we will be finishing our study of the mountains of God since I was out of pocket all last week, we will also be starting our study of the all-consuming fire of God. We will examine the four main purposes of God’s fire: 🔥 Guidance 🔥 Testing 🔥 Holiness & GloryContinue reading “July 2024 Scripture Reading”
Mt. Carmel – The Mountain of Action
Mount Carmel is part of a mountain range in northwestern Israel. Its elevation is 1,791 feet (546 meters). It is made mostly of limestone and flint. The range also features many caves. The mountain appears a few times in the Bible. Its most famous appearance is with Elijah and the prophets of Baal. The fullContinue reading “Mt. Carmel – The Mountain of Action”
Mt. Nebo – The Mountain of Consequence
Mount Nebo is found in modern-day Jordan (In Biblical times, it was often referred to as Moab). The mountain is 700 meters (2,297 ft) and is part of the Abarim mountain range. Mount Nebo is a well-known mount to Bible readers. It is the mountaintop where Moses died. Deuteronomy 34 describes for us the deathContinue reading “Mt. Nebo – The Mountain of Consequence”
Mt. Gerizim & Ebal – The Mountain of Choice
Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal are located near the city of Nablus in the West Bank (the Biblical name of the city was Shechem). The city sits in a valley between the two mountains. Mt. Ebal forms the northern side and Mt. Gerizim the southern side. Mt. Ebal is 935 m (3,068 ft) and Mt. Gerizim isContinue reading “Mt. Gerizim & Ebal – The Mountain of Choice”
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