What to Do When the Inevitable Happens–conclusion

       From Psalm 7, it has already been noted that David did the following things in response to the vicious persecution and slander of Cush the Benjamite.  First, he declares his unwavering faith in Jehovah and his confidence in God’s deliverance (v. 1);…

What to Do When the Inevitable Happens–Part 1

     Like the vast majority of Scripture, you will need help to misunderstand Paul’s simple declaration: “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2nd Timothy 3:12).  Jesus Himself said “when”, not “if” when He stated, “Blessed are you when…

Selah

       For God’s word to exercise its transforming impact, one’s mind must be renewed—renovated or remodeled to think differently (Romans 12:2).  This does not “just happen” when one reads the Scriptures.  It occurs when a Bible student reads and intentionally digests the sweeter-than-honey…