“And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel.” (ESV – Read the chapter)
The most important verse in all of the Old Testament as far as Judaism is concerned is Deuteronomy 6:4. It is called the Shema, the Hebrew command “listen,” because that’s the first word. It goes like this: Read the rest…
“Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.” (ESV – Read the chapter)
Hearing and recognizing the voice of the Lord does not come naturally. It is a learned skill. Let me offer one key application of this for you this morning. Read the rest…
“Father, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (ESV – Read the chapter)
As a father of three boys, this verse has always struck me with a particularly strong force. The first part of this little section important, to be sure. My children should obey me because that is right and life will go better for them if they do. But, am I being the kind of father who invites obedience? Read the rest…
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