Daniel Chapter 4 – Part III – God is able to humble those who walk in pride. (Dan. 4:37)

 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” Daniel 4:37 (Dan. 4:37)  “These things happened to … Continue reading

Daniel Chapter 4 – Part II – He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” Daniel 4:37

  [“In 1 Kings 15:5 we find a bittersweet epitaph which begins, “David had done what was right in the eyes of the Lord and had not failed to keep any of the Lord’s commands all the days of his … Continue reading

Daniel Chapter 4 – “He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”

There are two primary messages seen in the book of Daniel: 1) God’s prophetic plans for the nation of Israel and His dealings with Gentile nations/leaders during the “time of the Gentiles” (Luke 21:24). God reveals Israel’s future national restoration … Continue reading

Daniel 3 Part II – Bowing to the world or to God

Daniel – Chapter 3:16-30 – Bowing to the World and Outside Pressures Conform Us. Bowing to God’s Word and the Inner Voice of Conviction Transform Us  –  Men’s Fellowship – 11/2/12 Laws in conflict – the king’s or God’s?  “You … Continue reading

REVELATION 21-22 – LIVING FOR AND LONGING FOR HEAVEN – OUR TRUE HOME

Dear Friends,                                                          “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth and they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be … Continue reading

Daniel – Chapter 3 –“You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol.”

Studdart Kennedy, who was an Anglican minister and a pastor at Worster in England, also was a chaplain in World War I and he has written some very, very beautiful poems that have always been favorites of mine. But Studdart … Continue reading

REVELATION 20:11-15 – THE WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT

Dear Friends,                                                         “If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” (Please read Revelation 20:11-15) This is the saddest and most sobering passage in all of Scripture. Remember our … Continue reading

Daniel – Chapter 2 – “From Here to Eternity”

A Panorama of World History from 600 B.C. to the Millennial Kingdom  [“Now opens one of the most comprehensive of the histories of world empires. Eight short verses of the inspired record (vv.37-45) tell the whole story, yet that story … Continue reading

Daniel – Overview – “All Israel Will Be Saved Just as it is Written”- Romans 11:26

Last week we looked at how God deals with nations and how we as individual believers are to respond. This week we will look at the third point of application in more depth – how to pray for and stand … Continue reading

REVELATION 20 – THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM

Dear Friends, “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom … Continue reading

Daniel – Chapter 1/ Overview – More Applications for Our Lives Today

There are several key lessons we need to glean from the first chapter of Daniel and the overview of the entire book before we move on in our study. Many Christian leaders are telling us that God is clearly judging … Continue reading

Daniel – Overview and Chapter 1

The following material in brackets are excerpts taken from a presentation on the book of Daniel by Dr. Ken Boa and Bill Ibsen. © Dr. Ken Boa and Bill Ibsen 2005.  All Rights Reserved. [“Daniel’s prophecy is, in many respects, … Continue reading

PSALM 119:121-176 – COMMENTS ON KEY VERSES IN THIS SECTION

PSALM 119:121-176 – COMMENTS ON KEY VERSES IN THIS SECTION Vv. 121-128 – “Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything.” (V. 128) It is a dangerous world (“this present evil age” – Gal. 1:3) filled with arrogant oppressors … Continue reading

PSALM 119:113-120 – THE FEAR OF THE LORD

“I hate those who are double-minded (or “vain thoughts” –KJV), But I love Your law . Depart from me, evildoers, that I may observe the commandments of my God.” (Vv. 113, 115) [“vain  – Gr.kenos; destitute of spiritual wealth, endeavors, … Continue reading

Psalm 119:97-104 Delighting in God’s Truth and Hating Every False Way

Psalm 119:97-104 Delighting in God’s Truth/ Hating Every False Way “O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.” (V. 97) David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, loves God’s Word and truth because it reveals the … Continue reading

REVELATION 19-20:3 – THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM

Dear Friends, “The LORD God said to the serpent… he (Jesus) shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel” (Gen. 3:15). “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Rom. 16:20). The event for which … Continue reading

Psalm 119:89-96 Standing on the Rock in a World of Sinking Sand

“Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations.” (Vv. 89-90) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the … Continue reading

Psalm 119:81-88 Deep Sorrow Calls for Deep Prayers

Psalm 119:81-88    Deep Sorrow Calls for Deep Prayers – Help Thou me;  Quicken (Revive) me O Lord (KJV) In this section we see the contrast between the temporal pain caused by the arrogant (earth dwellers- unbelievers) who dig pits (including … Continue reading

Psalm 119:73-80 Formed to Proclaim His Praise

Formed to Proclaim His Praise “Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.” (V. 73) God both made us and now molds us. Sin deformed us but we as believers are “recreated” … Continue reading

Psalm 119:65-72 Defining the “Good Life” According to God’s Word

Defining the “Good Life” According to God’s Word   [“A man who lived on the northern frontier of China was skilled in interpreting events. One day, for no reason, his horse ran away to the nomads across the border. Everyone … Continue reading

State of the Ministry

STATE OF THE MINISTRY July 2012 Dear Friends, The State of the Ministry gives an overall view of the ministry and the various venues of ministry where the Lord has called us to serve. ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING “I keep asking that … Continue reading