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A Witness
For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were...
dave57pope
Mar 251 min read
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Take Courage
When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of [Azariah son of] Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from...
dave57pope
Mar 242 min read
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In Case of Emergency
And I will also make every effort that after my departure you may be able to recall these things at any time. - 2 Peter 1:15 "In case of...
dave57pope
Mar 231 min read
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Be One
But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded. - 2 Chronicles 15:7 King Asa was a reformer of the...
dave57pope
Mar 221 min read
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About His Business
... knowing that I will soon lay aside my tent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has also shown me. - 2 Peter 1:14 What would you do today if you...
dave57pope
Mar 211 min read
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Peace, Then Production
Because the land experienced peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. No one made war with him in those days because Yahweh gave him...
dave57pope
Mar 201 min read
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I Forgot
I consider it right, as long as I am in this tent, to wake you up with a reminder.... - 2 Peter 1:13 When I first began to meet with my...
dave57pope
Mar 191 min read
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A Winning Strategy
The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on Yahweh, the God of their ancestors. - 2...
dave57pope
Mar 181 min read
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Read and Write
Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you have. - 2 Peter...
dave57pope
Mar 171 min read
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Our Shield
King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them into the care of the captains of the royal escorts who guarded the...
dave57pope
Mar 162 min read
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Okay!
For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly supplied to you. - 2 Peter 1:11 When...
dave57pope
Mar 151 min read
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Even in the Good Times
When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he abandoned the law of Yahweh ... he and all Israel with him. - 2...
dave57pope
Mar 141 min read
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Confirmed
Therefore, brothers, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. - 2...
dave57pope
Mar 131 min read
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Always Ready
After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Judah with him abandoned the law of Yahweh. – 2...
dave57pope
Mar 122 min read
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Doubt's Origin
The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins. - 2 Peter 1:9 Where does...
dave57pope
Mar 111 min read
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Asking for Directions
But he abandoned the counsel that the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him and stood before...
dave57pope
Mar 101 min read
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This is a Test
For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord...
dave57pope
Mar 91 min read
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On Getting Wisdom
But he rejected the advice of the elders who had advised him and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him, the ones serving...
dave57pope
Mar 81 min read
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Where Is the Evidence?
... godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. - 2 Peter 1:7 I grew up in the age of television. From our...
dave57pope
Mar 71 min read
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Too Busy to Mentor
Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place. - 2 Chronicles...
dave57pope
Mar 61 min read
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