Jim Sampson Three Commandments and a Blessing When Paul restates the 5th commandment, telling children to obey their parents in the Lord, he says it is the first commandment that embodies a promise. The promise has to do with a long life lived … [Read more...]
Three Questions Acts 10 Answers
James Sampson Three Questions Acts 10 Answers Acts 10 has caused numerous Biblical scholars to say that God's dietary laws have ended. But is that really what the chapter is about? Did God really want Peter to eat from a great sheet with its wild … [Read more...]
Yesterday and Today
Jim Sampson Yesterday and Today Paul tells us in his writings that all scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults, and training in right living. God's truth, His pure words, proclaim … [Read more...]
Render Speechless
Jim Sampson Render Speechless It is informally known as dot-dot-dot. This is the most common form of an ellipsis; a row of three periods. Since dot-dot-dot indicates an intentional omission of a word, sentence, or a whole section from the … [Read more...]
Acting Wisely with Compassion
Jim Sampson Acting Wisely with Compassion The blessings of the righteous ones are many with the coming of the Kingdom of God. One blessing we should never overlook is, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." This is a phrase … [Read more...]
The Standard of Equality
Jim Sampson The Standard of Equality Equality is a big item in society today whether it be in the workplace, feminist, racial or economic. But I want to talk to you about God's standard of equality, given to us in His word. The Bible gives … [Read more...]
Ruth and Tamar
Jim Sampson Ruth and Tamar Two Gentile women, Ruth and Tamar, were considered worthy to be listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.Theirs are stories of how ordinary human beings can make a difference. Both are childless widows who … [Read more...]
Don’t Hoard the Oranges
Jim Sampson Don't Hoard the Oranges In Numbers 11, Moses lamented having to carry the burden of caring for the children of Israel. He told God he'd rather die than continue being harassed by this troublesome people. God solved … [Read more...]
God’s Suffering Servant
Jim Sampson God's Suffering Servant Who is the suffering servant of the Lord in Isaiah 53? Isaiah never tells us. Many individuals in the past have been thought to be the suffering servant. But all the New Testament writers … [Read more...]
Mercy and Truth Have Met Together
Jim Sampson Mercy and Truth Have Met Together No one had to teach us how to lie; we were all skilled at a very early age. Unlike us, God cannot lie, describing Himself as merciful, gracious, long-suffering and abounding in goodness and … [Read more...]
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