“Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the seashore innumerable.’’ (Hebrews 11:12)  As God dealt with the one man, so He dealt with the nation. 

In presenting “The Unchanging Nature of the Law”, clearly showing that by dying to redeem humanity, Christ has shown that the law is binding on all men and could not be changed to meet man in his fallen condition.

In presenting “The Unchanging Nature of the Law”, clearly showing that by dying to redeem humanity, Christ has shown that the law is binding on all men and could not be changed to meet man in his fallen condition.

Having contemplated the days of Noah, we must ask, how did things get so bad?  Not desiring to retain God in their knowledge, the inhabitants of the earth before the flood soon came to deny His existence.

In the book of Luke, Christ referenced the days of Noah as a sign of the last days.  “And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man”. (Luke 17:26 [KJV]).    What were the characteristics of those days?  Genesis 6 and verse 5 [&hellip;]</p>

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”  1 John 1:9  “ For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”  Romans 10:10

When God made man, he made him that he might enter into and enjoy God's rest, eternal rest. However, this could only be done by man making a personal choice.

There were three small trees growing in the forest and they were talking together. The first tree said, “I want to be a treasure chest and carry great treasure.” The second tree said, “I am strong and I want to be a great ship, sail the oceans and carry kings.” 

“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”

I do readings from inspired writers as part of my devotion.  I plan to be more consistent as I strive to draw closer to God daily.  As I read the words, many times my heart is drawn out in need and my mind is agitated to ponder deeply and to reassess my purpose and focus in life.