Author: Shalem John
The Bible is one of the greatest gifts of God to the Christians, revealing God and His plan for mankind. It must be the constant guide and companion to all believers. Let us study more about the Word of God and its role in the life of a Christian. 1. Characteristics of the Word of God a. It is pure: “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart” (Ps. 19:8). b. It is perfect: “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul” (Ps. 19:7). c. It is living and active: “For the word of God is…
Nineveh, you are finished! You are already surround-ed by enemy armies! Sound the alarm! Man the ramparts! Muster your defrenses, full force, and keep a sharp watch for the enemy attack to begin! 2 For the land of the people of God lies empty and broken after your attacks but the Lord will restore their honour and power again! 3 Shields flash red in the sunlight! The attck begia ! See their scarlet uniforms! See their glittering hari outs moving forward side by side, pulled by prancing steeds! 4 Your own chariots race recklessly along the streets and through the…
Woe to Nineveh, City of Blood, full of lies, crammed with plunder. 2 Listen! Hear the crack of the whips as the chariots rush forward against her; wheels rumbling, horses’ Hocfs pounding, and chariots clattering as they bump wildly through the streets! 3 See the flashing swords and glittering spears in the upraised arms of the cavalry! The dead are lying in the streets-bodies, heaps of bodies, everywhere. Men stumble over them, scramble to their feet, and fall again. 4 All this because Nineveh sold herself to the enemies of God. The beautiful and faithless city, mistress of deadly charms,…