In Nehemiah 13, Nehemiah finds that the Israelites are still surrounding themselves with foreigners and involved with intermarriage. This was something that God spoke against many times in the Bible. Today, people seem to not grasp what this means, and take it as something of discrimination. The truth is, intermarriage, has nothing to do with … Continue reading Intermarriage
Tag: Solomon
Grain on the Waters
In Ecclesiastes, we read about casting our bread on waters. In doing so, it will be found after many days. We are also advised to not stand around observing the wind instead of sowing the seed. If you haven’t figured it out yet, the Bible gives us great wisdom for handling money and making investments. … Continue reading Grain on the Waters
In the Lurch
David addressed his son Solomon with some important words that we too can claim for ourselves. Solomon was entrusted with the plans to build the Temple, as we are entrusted with the Great Commission. David told Solomon not to be fearful or anxious. He basically said, “Son, don’t get discouraged. God is with you.” God … Continue reading In the Lurch
Living the Life Set Out for You
God has a great plan for your life. Do you believe it? It is true. He has a great plan for each and every life. He is the great Creator and He has something exciting and special for each one of us. Don’t look to someone else’s life to define you, to copy, to guide … Continue reading Living the Life Set Out for You
As Empty as Wind
We read in Isaiah that the idols are “empty as the wind.” When we think of wind, you don’t see anything there. It’s this movement of air. You can’t see it. The only reason you can tell the air is moving is because you see trees dancing in the wind or lightweight objects like leaves … Continue reading As Empty as Wind
A Great Tragedy
We all have different images that come to mind when we hear the phrase “tragedy.” In Ecclesiastes, Solomon wrote that “a great tragedy” was that people who would “work wisely with knowledge and skill” would end up leaving the fruits of their labor to someone else, “someone who hasn’t worked for it.” Imagine your job. … Continue reading A Great Tragedy
With Ears Open
People like to talk. I know I talk a lot, sometimes more than I should. Solomon advised that when we “enter the house of God” we are to do two things. We are to keep our ears open and we are to keep our mouth shut. If we are not entering the house of God … Continue reading With Ears Open
Perfect Weather
Have you ever given an excuse that you were waiting for the right moment to do something? Solomon wrote that “farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant.” And because “they watch every cloud, they never harvest.” If you do not get started with something, how will you ever get to the finish line? When … Continue reading Perfect Weather
Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings
This book is a 10 Session Bible Study book great for both individual study or group Bible study. I just finished working on this new project, Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings. Funny enough, when God gave me the title, I initially thought that He wanted me to write about coping with … Continue reading Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings
Bronze Shields
“In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. He carried off the treasures of the temple of the LORD and the treasures of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made. So King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and assigned these to … Continue reading Bronze Shields
Tania Gutekunst 