Tag: confession of sin
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When the Shoe is On the Other Foot
2 Samuel 19:21 “Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered, ‘Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord’s anointed?’” You’ve heard the saying, “when the shoe is on the other foot.” It refers to a situation in which a position of advantage has been reversed. Think of it in terms…
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The King’s Gate
2 Samuel 18:33 “And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept.” 2 Samuel 19:8 “Then the king arose and took his seat in the gate. And the people were all told, ‘Behold, the king is sitting in the gate.’ And all the people came before the king.” One…
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Outside the Gate
Hebrews 13:12-13 “So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.” What separates Christians from the rest of the world? What makes them so different? Why have they been rejected and persecuted by so many, even…
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The Wonderful Throne of Grace
Hebrews 4:13-16 “And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. . . Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” One of…
To Encourage You 