Am I an Accomplice?

by | Mar 16, 2019 | Lessons at His Feet

By Greg Morse, Staff writer for Desiring God We warn people in order to save their lives. Paul did not allow his beautiful feet to be betrayed by a timid tongue. He “alarmed” men as he “reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment” (Acts...

Running ahead of God?

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Lessons at His Feet

Ever Since Samuel the Prophet of Israel anointed David, then a young Shepherd of his father’s sheep; David knew his destiny… one day to become the King of Israel.  Twice in the wilderness when he was on the run from King Saul and his men, opportunities to kill King...
David’s Plunder

David’s Plunder

by | Jan 28, 2019 | Lessons at His Feet

The Philistines plan to go and attack Saul and his Armies; and since David had taken refuge with Achish son of Maok King of Gath, a Philistine leader of Gath.    As the Philistines move out to battle ….David on invitation of Achish follows the Philistine’s army into...

Eli and Samuel as Parents

by | Nov 12, 2018 | Lessons at His Feet

Eli the Priest had 2 sons whom the bible describes as scoundrels for they had no regard for God.  His sons were reported on interfering with God’s sacrifices with an intention of getting the ‘juicer’ part of the sacrifice before it was brought to God.  “This sin of...

Seeking Relief from Moab

by | Oct 25, 2018 | Lessons at His Feet

In the book of Ruth, we learn that a terrible famine hit Israel and Elimelek a man from Bethlehem in Judah decided to search for relief elsewhere.   Elimelek together with his wife and two sons left Bethlehem and headed to Moab where food was available. Ruth 1  The...