by Steve Thomason | Aug 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 5:1-2; Gen. 18:16-33; Matt. 5:13 Salt has two effects. It seasons and it preserves. In the old days, before refrigeration, salt was rubbed into meat to keep it from rotting. In many ways that is one of the major purposes for Christians in the world. A...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
Lamentations 5:1-22 Let’s paint the picture. For years this outspoken, jar smashing, yoke-wearing, loud-mouthed prophet has been pointing his finger at you for sinning, and has predicted that the Babylonians would destroy the city if you don’t repent. Now you find...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 23:1-8 In this visual teaching image of the Shepherd we get to encounter our first ray of real hope all week. Jeremiah is indicting the shepherds (the spiritual leaders) of Israel for abandoning their post and allowing the sheep (God’s people) to be led into...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 19:1-15 The Hinnom Valley ran along the south and west of the city and served as Jerusalem’s “community dump.” The gate at the south of the city which opened into the valley was called the “Potsherd Gate” because people carried their potsherds (broken pieces...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
A yoke is a wooden frame, usually consisting of a bar with an oxbow or similar collar-like piece at either end, for attaching to the necks of a pair of draught animals, esp. oxen, so that they can be worked as a team. Collins English Dictionary. Read Jeremiah...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 13:1-12 Here are some observations about the sash that we can think about in relation to our own lives. The linen belt was a fine piece of clothing. God viewed Israel, and He views us, as something precious and valuable to Him. Jeremiah wore the belt around...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 27, 2010 | News
Since I will be on vacation for the next few days, I posted all of the daily “Food for Thought” pieces for week 30 and 31. Enjoy!
by Steve Thomason | Jul 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Isaiah 61:1-3; 65:17-25 We come now to the climax of Isaiah’s message. After all the pain and destruction of God’s punishment on Judah through the Babylonian exile, it is time to rebuild His people and establish the Kingdom that will bless the world. Read 61:1-3. ...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Isaiah 57:15; 66:1-2 In these verses we are reminded of two very important truths. First, we see the power and majesty of God. We talked about that on Monday. God is almighty. He is not some god that we made up, He is the creator and sustainer of all things. In...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 27, 2010 | News
Isaiah 56:1-8 What instructions does the Lord give to the people in order to prepare themselves for His return? In vv. 4-8, what attitude does the Lord have toward the Gentiles, or those who are not from the nation of Israel? Throughout Israel’s history they struggled...
