Proverbs 2 opens with the following verses: “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom… then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Leviathan The LORD continues His message to Job and includes a lesson about leviathan. Leviathan is a transliteration of the Hebrew name for this creature. Leviathan is familiar to the psalmist, as well as to Isaiah, along with Job. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Behemoth The LORD introduces behemoth in the narrative of Job (Job 40:15-24). God began to answer Job and his company in chapter 38 with a series of questions that demonstrate the might and power of God. When God introduces behemoth, He is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Unicorn The unicorn is found in the book of Job (Job 39:9-10). Many references to the unicorn refer to its strength and/or its powerful horn. The Lord says to Job that the unicorn cannot be harnessed like a horse, an ox, or a donkey to work...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Dragon Job mentions dragons in Job 30:29. As is often the case the dragon is a creature of the wilderness and is often mentioned with the owls. Job is complaining that his physical condition sets him apart from the rest of humanity and that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Beast There are several creatures mentioned in the book of Job that have been relegated to the realm of myth by many readers. But the Bible does not deal in the realm of mythology. The English word, myth, is not found in our KJV Bible. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Internet seems to like blog posts and news articles that begin with numbers! For example, an article may offer X numbers of ways to improve a skill, complete a task, or celebrate a special occasion. I’m offering two lists today- I hope...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We all tend to have Bible verses that show up in our lives on repeat, don’t we? That is certainly true for me as a parent! There are verses that practically live on my lips, such as “Be ye kind one to another,” “Be ye angry...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen” 2 Pet. 3:18. Did you ever notice that we are born to grow? Every time a new baby comes along, the proud parents...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6. Sixteen...[ abbreviated | read entire ]