The golden calf is mentioned in Nehemiah 9:16–21. "But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them.
ALL ABOUT GOD'S PRESENCE
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
GOD'S DELAY VS OUR IMPATIENCE
Peter reminds us that “the eternal God is free from that particular impatience” (The Delay of the Parousia, Richard Bauckham). He's not bound by a desire for personal redemption or limited by human perspective.
THE TABERNACLE OF GOD
Tabernacle, Hebrew Mishkan, (“dwelling”), in Jewish history, the portable sanctuary constructed by Moses as a place of worship for the Hebrew tribes during the period of wandering that preceded their arrival in the Promised Land.
ALL ABOUT GOD'S PRESENCE
The pursuit of holiness is a wonderful thing. That God, in His mercy and grace, would set apart a people unto Himself through the sacrifice of His Son is cause for great worship and rejoicing. Where the tabernacle and temple once stood for the people of God we now, through Jesus Christ, are able to encounter and have access to the presence of God through Jesus Christ.
THE ASCENT OF INTIMACY
The Ascent of Intimacy. Intimacy is nothing new. Seeking support, feeling close, forming strong emotional bonds, and expressing feelings are essential to the human experience. Both physical and psychological well-being, in fact, depend on the ability to do so.
THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS
''So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.'' Hebrews13:12 (ESV). The blood of Christ not only offers forgiveness of sin, but also sanctification.
SNARES TO WATCH FOR
Upon the wicked He will rain snares;Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Deuteronomy 7:22 says, "And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the ...
BOOK OF COVENANT PART 2
A covenant should be distinguished from a contract because it is a personal relationship which people voluntarily enter. The definition of ...