Verse: As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. Psalm 42:1 Background: Psalm 42 is associated with the "Sons of Korah." These were probably groups descended from the infamous family punished after the exodus (Numbers 26:9–11). Some...

Verse The sound of a tumult is on the mountains as of a great multitude! The sound of an uproar of kingdoms, of nations gathering together! The Lord of hosts is mustering a host for battle. Isa 13:4 Background: Isa 13:4 – The word of God “Yahweh of hosts is mustering...

Verse: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deu 6:4-5 Background: Deuteronomy 6 is set in Moab, 40 days before the Israelites reach the Promised Land. In...

Verse: The word of God “Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner”. Moses named an altar after a great victory as “Jehovah Nissi” meaning Lord is my Banner. Exodus 17:15 Lord naming: When God changed a person’s name and gave him a new name, it was...

Verse: the word of God “Nothing was missing: young or old, boy or girl, plunder or anything else they had taken. David brought everything back.”  1 Sam 30:19 Background: 1 Samuel 30 illustrates that even in the most hopeless circumstances, faith and seeking God’s...

Verse: “And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”  Rev 21:5 It is the great plan of the Almighty to change our sinful and painful past and present to a...