Joshua 7:17, “And the city and all that is within it shall be devoted to YHWH for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute an all who are with her in her house shall live…” Another instance of the Lord’s shockingly unexpected way of working. First, a little background:. In Deuteronomy 20:16-18 (and many other places beside), […]
Ephesians 6:16, “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.” Verse 16, like the rest of the armor passage, is built around a participle that expounds the manner in which we are to “stand” (v.14). So, “stand…taking up the shield of
Nahum 1:6-7, “Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the heat of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken into pieces by Him. YHWH is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” Who can endure the
Philippians 3:9, “[that]…I may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith…”
Proverbs 18:10, “The name of YHWH is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe”.
Psalm 17:7,”…show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.”
