The Duration of the Flood (Genesis 7:17-24) And the flood was forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly on the earth; and the ark went on the face of the waters. And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. Fifteen cubits upward did the…
Today’s Verse And He said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. – Matthew 4:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the words of the Lord Jesus we see what He expected of and entrusted to Peter and Andrew his brother—becoming His disciples, spreading His gospel, finding God’s chosen people and enabling them to return to God. This is also the Lord’s expectations of and commission to every one of us followers of God. We are…
The significance of every single commandment issued by God is profound. From these commandments, we can see God is a righteous and holy God who hates evil, and know what God hates and what He loves and how to fear God and shun evil, as well as what standards to follow for our lives on earth. Read these Bible verses about the Ten Commandments to understand and practice God’s will and requirements of us, thus living in God’s blessings. Bible…
Entering the Ark (Genesis 7:1-5) And the LORD said to Noah, Come you and all your house into the ark; for you have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast you shall take to you by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive on the…
Noah’s Favor with God (Genesis 6:8-12) But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked on the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way on the…
Isaiah 41:10 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness. Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Psalm 37:4–6 Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give…
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-7) And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bore Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering to the LORD. And Abel, he also brought of the firstborn…
Today’s Verse Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. – Philippians 4:6 This verse states the practice that Christians need to do: no matter what kind of matters befall us, we should pray God to put aside our worries and rely on God exclusively. Then we can live before God feeling peaceful and secure in our hearts and having no anxiety about loss and gain,…
