To understand how the Devil uses seemingly benign or even “good” things to lead us into sin, we must first recognize that at the core of all his deceptions, Satan manipulates our own hearts against us. The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? – Jeremiah 17:9 The prophet JeremiahContinue reading “The Deceitful Heart”
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The Great Deceiver
Before we move on there is one last description of Satan I’d like us to briefly examine: And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. –Continue reading “The Great Deceiver”
Satan’s Masquerade
Google defines masquerade as an event, typically a party or ball, where attendees wear masks and sometimes elaborate costumes. These events often featured dancing, music, and intrigue, with the anonymity of masks allowing guests to interact more freely and sometimes playfully conceal their identities. Simply put a masquerade revolves around masks and concealing one’s identity,Continue reading “Satan’s Masquerade”
Do Not Be Ignorant
Before we delve into the various masks Satan uses to entrap the faith, we must be very frank about who the Devil is and what tactics he uses. So, for the next, few days we will expose who is actually inviting you to his masquerade ball. Paul makes this statement of Satan in his letterContinue reading “Do Not Be Ignorant”
Oaths You Have Taken
In The Return of the King, Tolkien presents an incredibly moving scene where, in the face of certain destruction, the Beacons of Gondor are lit, calling for aid from their neighboring ally, Rohan. When King Théoden sees the beacons, he swiftly rallies the Rohirrim, the noble warriors sworn to answer his call. As the king’s nephew, Éomer, gives the command to summon riders from across the kingdom, he passionately proclaims: “Now is the hour! Riders of Rohan! Oaths you have taken, now fulfill them all!” This moment powerfully embodies the themes of honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty that define the Rohirrim. his moment powerfully embodies the themes of honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty that define the Rohirrim.
King David gives followers of God the same charge!
Sin’s Great Masquerade
Welcome to February! I’m excited to post our Scripture reading plan and theme for the month. Sin’s Great Masquerade will examine how Satan disguises his true intentions by using things that initially appear harmless. In the retelling of the Fall of Man, Moses describes Satan as the most cunning of all (Gen. 3:1) to helpContinue reading “Sin’s Great Masquerade”
In The Presence of All
Psalm 116 is a psalm, most likely written by David, expressing gratitude and love for God. The psalmist loves God because He hears and answers prayers, delivers and saves, and offers care and comfort. It reflects on God’s salvation and calls others to join in worship and service. The psalm is a beautiful expression ofContinue reading “In The Presence of All”
Freely Given
No one makes you make a promise or vow. When you choose to make a promise, it’s an act of your own free will. It is this freedom – this choice – that gives promises their true meaning—they are offered freely. Let’s examine one more law found in the Torah on vows and promises: IfContinue reading “Freely Given”
Remember What’s Important
As 2024 closed, we focused on the concept of remembering. I hope you were able to keep up with the daily readings! If not, you’ll find them below with a few notes about remembering. Psalm 105: 7 – 8: He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, theContinue reading “Remember What’s Important”
Remembered Forever
Since we are human, we forget. We forget people. We forget events. We forget memories. We forget insignificant things. We forget significant things. It is just the nature of the humanity beast. I think it is for this very reason that the Scriptures are full of the idea of remembering. God tells us to rememberContinue reading “Remembered Forever”
Adonai's Appeal 