Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter; Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or bad. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. These are the words of King Solomon who was the wisest and richest person to ever walk the face of the earth. God went out of His way to make...  Read More

The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins, the evil of asking for a king.Do not be afraid, Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD; but serve the LORD with all your heart...For the sake of His great name, the LORD will not reject His people, because the LORD w...  Read More

Samuel said to all Israel, I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your leader from my youth until this day. Here I stand, testify against me in the presence of the LORD and His anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheate...  Read More

Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin…(but) if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:34-36. The context of this scripture is a discussion Jesus had with the Jews in which Jesus pointed out that if they held to His teachings, they would know the truth and the truth would set them free. His opponents resisted His word and pointed out they had neve...  Read More

To the Jews who had believed Him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.John 8:31-32 The truth will set you free. The search for truth has plagued mankind from the beginning of time. Many have left the comfort of their homes, families and even treasures to live in communes with the hope that they will fin...  Read More

Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the man the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” Then the people shouted, “Long live the king.”Samuel explained to the people the rights and duties of kingship...Then Samuel dismissed the people to go to their own homes. Saul also went to his home in Gibeah accompanied by valiant men whose hearts God had touched. But some scoun...  Read More