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Acts 28:1-31 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Proverbs 19: 15-16

These passages contain two distinct Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “Laziness cast into a deep sleep, and an idle man will suffer hunger.” As this Proverb says, laziness and idleness are not good things. God didn't put us on this Earth to sleep. We were all made for a purpose, and should be active. There is a direct connection between poverty and laziness. Lazy people don't seek or try to get employment. Employment is necessary…

Acts 13:42 – 14:7 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 13:1-6

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In this Psalm David expresses his sorrow for God’s seeming absence in David’s life. David says, “How long, O Lord? Will Thou forget me forever? How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?” David’s condition is not unusual. Believers go through periods of suffering and trials in which God is seemingly absent in their lives. Prayers don’t seem to be answered, and God’s presence is not evident. It is during these times that we must…

1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11

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In this daily Bible reading is the account of King David organizing the descendants of Aaron to serve God in the sanctuary. Of particular note is the assignment of singing to Asaph and his relatives. Asaph also prophesied and wrote several Psalms, which are in the Bible. Asaph was one of King David's close spiritual advisors. David's administration reflected David's dedication to God. I believe this is the primary reason God remained faithful in establishing…

Romans 4:1-12

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In this daily Bible reading Paul speaks to the Jews about Abraham who God deemed righteous because of Abraham’s belief and trust in God. The Bible says, "And Abraham believed God, and it was a reckoned to him as righteousness.” The Jews believed they were saved by their rituals and adherence to the law, by their ‘works’ as it were. However, Paul emphasized that ‘works’ do not save. Rather, it is Faith that saves. True…

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Proverbs 19: 13-14

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This Proverb says, “House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” What does prudent mean? The dictionary defines prudent as acting with or showing care and thought for the future. How then would a would a prudent wife act or conduct her affairs within a marriage? A prudent wife would be one who does not spend money foolishly or excessively. A prudent wife would be thrifty, getting the…

2 Kings 3:1 – 4:17 | The Old Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 12:1-8

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In this Psalm, David again compares the righteous with the wicked. The wicked people seem to prevail over the righteous. The wicked afflict the righteous. David says, “The wicked strut about on every side where vileness is exalted among the sons of men.” We see this happening in America and indeed the world today. Evil is called good and good is called evil. There is an open attempt to remove God from our lives. When people speak…

1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32

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In this daily Bible reading is the account of King David charging his son, Solomon, to build a Temple to God. David had intended to build the Temple. However, God told David that David was not to build it because of the great wars David had waged and the blood that David had spilled during David's life. This is a mystery to me because David's wars were largely waged with God's blessing and with God’s…

Romans 3:9-31

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In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to speak to the Jews about the difficulties in keeping the Law. The Law given to the Jews gave commands that no person is able to perfectly keep. The Law provided guidance, but its real effect was to expose the sinfulness of mankind. God is Holy and will not coexist with sin. So, because He loved mankind He provided a way for mankind to draw near to Him.…

Romans 4:13-5:5 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Proverbs 19: 10-12

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This Proverb says, “A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.” I have found in my life that anger is usually a bad thing. I am less effective when I act out of anger. This is especially true in a marriage. When a married couple respond in anger to each other, the marriage degrades. If the anger is uncontrolled, the marriage will fail. Overlooking a transgression…

2 Kings 4:18 – 5:27 | The Old Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 11:1-7

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In this Psalm King David writes, “The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked.” Our lives are a proving ground. The Bible says that the Lord is preparing a people for Himself. God is growing the people that He wants to live with Him for all eternity. I have heard people ponder and wonder what is the purpose of life. It seems to me to be a time of preparation. The Bible calls it sanctification. Sanctification…