When Opposition Comes Part 1

PlayStop Popout X Chapters 4 to 6 describe at least nine different tactics that the opposition used to try to stop the work on the walls. They attacked the Jewish people with derision (4:1-6) and designed intimidation (4:7-9). This resulted in difficulties within the Jewish ranks: discouragement (4:10), dread (4:11-23), and deceitful covetousness (5:1-19). When…

Faith’s Focus – Apr 14, 2015

Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Leviticus 19-20; Hebrews 13 Devotional Thought: The first eleven chapters of Hebrews are highly doctrinal and lack very much spiritual application. That section emphasizes doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to recognize the superiority of the New Covenant. In chapter 12, the…

Having a Mind to Work

PlayStop Popout X Nehemiah demonstrates his faith in God as he begins to encounter opposition to the work God had called him to do. No matter what you are doing for the cause of Christ, the Devil will make sure you encounter opposition. Whether it is opposition to the work necessary to please God in…