Text: Exodus 10:27-11:8 Synopsis: The first nine plagues sent against Pharaoh and Egypt were the river turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, murrain of beasts, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness. It was an almost comical situation up to this point - though annoying, none of the plagues was life-threatening. However, after Pharaoh grew tired of the game everything turned deadly serious. Pharaoh chose [...]
Archive for the ‘Vigilance’ Category
Posted in 
The Oil Won’t Fail Until the Rain Comes
May 10th, 2009 
admin Text: I Kings 17:1-16 Synopsis: Even though the widow of Zarephath and her son faced certain death from starvation during a severe drought, she obeyed the voice of God in supplying food and water to Elijah, the prophet of God. Because of her faith, Elijah promised her that the cooking oil she had left would not run dry [...]
When You Don’t Know What to Do, Do What You Know to Do
January 18th, 2009 admin Text: Matthew Luke 1:5-17 Synopsis: In spite of the fact that God had not spoken through a prophet for 400 years, Zacharias continued to fulfill his priestly duties. His faith and devotion was not based upon the miraculous or an audible word from God. He was rewarded by a visit from an angel and the [...]
Do We Need Him Enough?
January 4th, 2009 admin Text: Matthew 26:36-45 Synopsis: The disciples of Jesus could not tarry with Him one hour in prayer. At its core, their problem was simply that they did not see the need. We live in rushed and hectic world – but do we need Jesus enough to slow down and wait for Him? Do we need [...]
Are You Bearing Fruit?
December 20th, 2008 admin The fifth chapter of the book of Isaiah tells the story of a man who planted a vineyard on a very fertile hillside. He took care to fence it in to protect it from pests, cleared away any stones, and planted the best seedlings. In other words, he did everything within his power to ensure [...]
