Tag: Love
The Israelites and Us: Conclusion
Chosen Family God chose the Israelites out of all the people groups on earth to bring forth His plan. The temple, priest, laws and sacrifices all symbolized God’s future plan to bring salvation to all people. God’s plan always looked to Christ and salvation through Him. (Zechariah 3:8, Zechariah 6:12-13) Our & Their Flaws Despite…
The Israelites and Us: God’s Love and Mercy
Time and time again throughout the story of the Israelites God shows His love and forgiveness. From the beginning, from creation He was and still is involved with his creation. He cares deeply about each of us. God’s Love & Mercy in the Bible He comforted Sarah’s servant, Hagar, when she ran away because of…
The Israelites and Us: Sin
Without the account of the Israelites we would not have learned about sin and its damaging effects. What it can do if left unchecked. We wouldn’t have learned about man’s weakness and sin and temptation or how to trust God to overcome. We wouldn’t have understood truly why we all need a savior. From Birth…
The Israelites and Us: God
There are so many things we can learn about God from their journey. We see God‘s love from the beginning and how His grace and mercy were displayed continuously. Throughout their journey to the promised land they disobeyed and didn’t trust God many times, yet He faithfully lead them into the promised land. During the…
Meaning for Season
Ah, it’s that time of year again, Christmas. What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? The holidays, presents, family, decorations, Christmas trees, sales, joy, red and green, Santa, memories, etc.? Or do you think of Christ, Advent, the Star, the Manger, the Wisemen, Joseph and Mary, Angels etc.? Not that the first things…
