God is good and wise, and sweet consequences are often experienced by men and women who submit to his good and wise counsel. His ways are best, and happy is he who hears and does that which is prescribed by the Lord. In addition, God is good, wise, holy, jealous, and wrathful. It is equally … More Blessing Abounds, and No Curse Remains
In Genesis, we read the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and wonder, “Why in the world did our first parents eat from the forbidden tree?” In Exodus, we read of God and his ancient rules for worship and wonder, “Why in the world did Nadab and Abihu play with forbidden … More Living in Shittim with the Daughters and Gods of Moab
It is an intimate moment we are privileged to share. In Genesis 49, Jacob’s sons are gathered about him on his deathbed. But this is a unique situation, for sacred scripture does place us in such a position with other patriarchs such as Adam, Noah, Job, Abraham, or Isaac. There is something Moses and the … More Jacob’s Final and Finest Words
