How do you understand the idea of "fearing" God? What does that mean, especially in light of the command for us to love God, as well (Matt. 22:37)? When we think of fear, it immediately brings to mind something to be afraid of. Is this the type of relationship that God wants us to have with Read More

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The message of the name clearly has to do with rapid conquest, but who conquers whom? (Isa. 8:4.) This passage describes how Assyria would destroy the kingdoms of the north. The king of Assyria is described as the river of the Euphrates and a turbulent river that would overflow. The river overflowing shows how in Read More

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Read the above verses. What is the Lord describing that will happen to the land? Why should we not be surprised at this outcome? These verses describe the judgment happening to Isreal. The fly and the bee from Egypt represent the nations that will execute the judgment of on Isreal. This judgment will impact everything and Read More

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As a college student, I remember having to cook for myself and having to shop for myself. As a college student, I did not have much money, so I looked for cheap things and filling things. Enter stage left top ramen. I remember going to the store and purchasing ten top ramen for a dollar Read More

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