One of my favorite scholars of whom I read and listen is Dr. Michael Heiser who wrote the landmark book, THE UNSEEN REALM. This book has absolutely revolutionized the way that I read the Bible. About the time that I discovered him, I had been desiring of the Lord to really help me connect the…
Month: September 2022
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: SAUL’S CONVERSION
He was from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest of all the tribes of Israel. Yet, out of this anonymity he was chosen of God to lead a life of impact upon God’s people and upon the surrounding nations. This [1]chosen one was anointed by Yahweh and [2]sanctioned by the religious authority of his day….
REJECTING THE RESIDUE OF RESTRAINT
Commentary on I Samuel 8 Samuel was old. He had made his sons judges over Israel. There is no indication that he inquired of the Lord regarding this succession plan. Why not? The question of fatherhood comes to the forefront. Did not Samuel raise up his boys in the fear and admonition of the Lord? …