Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 13-15
Leviticus 13 and 14 describe the awful disease of leprosy and the remedy if one were to contract this affliction. Leprosy wasn’t just an issue in the Old Testament, it was also the scourge of Israel in the days of Jesus. Leprosy was and is still the foulest of diseases. Today leprosy is known as […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 8-10
Leviticus chapter 10 is shocking to say the least. At first glance it seems as if God is unjust by killing Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron. If we are not careful, our emotions will get the best of us and we will miss an important lesson on intent. Nadab and Abihu each took […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 16-18
The children of Israel proved to have short memories. They forgot about the ten plagues and the exodus from Egypt. The Red Sea parting was a distant memory. Their memory overlooked Marah’s bitter waters turned sweet. When Israel arrived at the wilderness of Sin, all of these events had transpired in the last two months […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 1-3
The word “Exodus” means “departure” or “exit.” The book of Exodus is the story of Israel being set free from their enslavement in Egypt. Not only is the book of Exodus the recounting of Israel’s departure, but it is also the story of Israel becoming God’s people. Originally, Egypt was a haven for Jacob and […]
Daily Readings in the Bible: Genesis 1-3
The first three chapters of Genesis are difficult to write about in a brief manner. So much unfolds in just three short chapters. The reader is introduced to God and His creative power through His spoken word. God’s authority is displayed because whatever He says happens. Light is created. The waters and the sky are […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Episode 30 1 Peter 2:1–3 Envy: The feeling of unhappiness at the blessing and fortune of others. Geared towards what other have, and what we may think we don’t have. Jealousy: Sometimes geared towards what we have, and the fear or losing it. Jerry Bridges in his book “Respectable Sins” says, “Sinful jealousy occurs when […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry
Episode 027 The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Envy Anger Sloth Greed Gluttony Lust Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost […]
The Gospel According to David
Much has been written about the life of King David. He was an extraordinary man. His rise from shepherding his father’s flock in the pasturelands to defeating a giant foe to give Israel victory. From running for his life from an jealous king to ruling over the nation of Israel. King David’s life is worthy […]
The Reign of the Empires
An empire is a group of nations or peoples ruled by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government. What if I were to tell you that you were being ruled and governed by a power that you did not elect or choose? Forget for a moment the current government in power wherever you […]
Justification in Romans and Galatians Pt. 1
There is nothing quite like getting a gift, especially a gift that you do not deserve. This is how the Apostle Paul describes being saved from sin and death by Jesus Christ. Sinful humanity has been given a gift, the gift of salvation and they only have to believe to receive it (Rom. 5:13-21). In […]