by Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2023 | Selah
Jewish exiles longed for an opportunity to worship together in the house of the Lord. Sadly, many Christians today take for granted the blessings of such fellowship, and even doubt its necessity! Scripture warns us not to forsake assembling together, especially as the...
by Ray Viola | Mar 30, 2023 | Selah
In today’s passage, God has been reproving earthly judges for misusing their God-given authority. Though they have been exalted by heaven in privilege, the Lord shall cast such evil judges down in punishment. While most of us are not judges, God will hold us...
by Ray Viola | Mar 29, 2023 | Selah
God did many wondrous things for the Israelites when He delivered them from Egyptian bondage. One would think that His people would never even think of turning away from Him. Unfortunately, this was not the case. It did not take them long to turn away from the Lord...
by Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2023 | Selah
Today’s passage is a call to worship: worship that is bold, spirit-filled, and glorifying to God. Like the Israelites, God has freed us from bondage, and we should wholeheartedly celebrate our Deliverer at every opportunity that presents itself. Please open your Bible...
by Ray Viola | Mar 27, 2023 | Selah
Asaph wrote a psalm that pled the cause of the Jews that had been ravaged by Babylonian invaders. Not only did he ask God for respite and revival for God’s people, he also asked the Lord to punish their enemy. Asaph penitently recognized that Israel had sinned, and he...
by Ray Viola | Mar 24, 2023 | Selah
Some people think that if they saw God do a miracle, then they would never doubt Him again. However, the generation of Israelites that witnessed many astounding miracles, including the parting of the Red Sea, repeatedly doubted God and put His patience to the test....