What do you think of when you think of a “multitude”?  What sorts of things come to mind when you think of a “multitude” in the Bible?  “A multiple of people” (Gen. 48:4).  “A multitude of years” (Lev. 25:16).  “A multitude of livestock” (Num. 32:1).  “The multitude of Israel” (2 Kings 7:13).  “The multitude of words” (Prov. 10:19).  “The multitude of their…

The story in Numbers 20 of Moses striking the rock (when he was commanded to speak to it) is familiar to us.  In your mind, what size was the rock?  We may think of something small when we think “rock,” but remember that it gave enough water for all the Israelites (a couple million people).  By definition, the rock that Moses struck…

Some have the idea that if they have one good “spiritual moment” every year or so that it will carry them until they have another one.  “Spiritual moments” for some folks may vary from an especially pleasant day, to being extra generous to someone in need, to hiking to the summit of a breathtakingly beautiful mountain range.  Of course, for some, that…

As Christians, we must constantly be aware of our influence and the impact that it has on others.  However, the works and responsibilities for one to become a Christian and to live a faithful Christian life are more than “for show.” The Bible teaches that one must be baptized to be saved (Mark 16:16).  It is more than “for show.”  The Bible…

In last night’s sermon, I made up a statistic that I figured was pretty close and was trying to illustrate a point.  (By the way, have you read that 79% of statistics are made up on the spot?)  For those who were not there, I admitted during the lesson that I was making it up (because I wanted to be honest, and…

It is a humbling and sobering thought to spend time reflecting upon and considering the implications of Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.”  There is nothing, NOTHING that I can see, touch, pick up, borrow, own, sell, break or give away that does not already belong to God.  There…

Christians are reminded in the New Testament that “whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Gal. 6:7; cf. 2 Cor. 9:6).  In lessons today about the Christian’s responsibility to give, that principle is often included, with the emphasis usually being placed on the need for “sowing.”  But, when it comes to the “reaping,” what do you do (or will you…

Eleven of the 150 psalms begin with these three words, “Praise the LORD!” (including the last five psalms, 146-150).  The word “praise” is found over 150 times in the book.  Oftentimes, the word “praise” and the word “sing” are used synonymously (cf. Psa. 7:17; 57:9; 104:33; 135:3; 146:2).  Study Psalm 147:1 and you’ll find three reasons why we should sing praise to…