Psalm 116 is attributed to David and is a psalm of praise for the Lord’s deliverance. One can readily see these words escaping from David’s pen as he hides in the wilderness from Saul or as he flees for his life from his son Absalom. Verses 1-2 are a plea for help as well as… Read More You Have Delivered My Soul From Death — Roy Knight
The inscription of Psalm 92 declares it to be a song for the Sabbath day. It was sung to direct the worshipper’s mind upward to God with a spirit of thankfulness. Though the author is unknown, many ascribe the psalm to David as one can readily see his life unfold throughout these verses. The theme… Read More “Give Thanks To The Lord!” — Roy Knight
Psalm 27 is a psalm of David. The psalm focuses on David’s faith in God and his assurance that God will be with him despite all the uncertainties that surround him. The psalm ends by saying, “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the… Read More Wait On The Lord — Roy Knight
There is almost an unlimited list of things one can do to NOT get along with people. However, the confines of this article are limited to the book of Proverbs. Again, with thirty-one chapters in view a quite lengthy list could be given. With this said, let us limit ourselves still further to some of… Read More Proverbs: How NOT To Get Along With People — Roy Knight
The story of Samson from his pre-birth to his death encompasses Judges 13-16. As with Jesus, Samson’s early life is rather obscure. Though Samson judged Israel twenty years, three of the four chapters seem to focus upon the conclusion of his life. As one reads through the few reported instances of his life there are… Read More Judges: Learning From Samson — Roy Knight
We must ask ourselves whom we desire to follow: the Father or the world. If we choose the follow the Father, His way is distinct and produces fruit within His followers.… Read More The Fruit of the Spirit and the Works of the Flesh — Roy Knight
It is not my task to give a summary of the epistles of Peter and John but to briefly share with you lessons that have helped me in my Christian walk. 1 Peter 1:3-5 has taught me that I have “a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” (NKJV). As my… Read More What I Have Learned From Peter and John — Roy Knight
If you have not read the book of Jonah recently it may be well worth your time to refresh your memory on this short but powerful book and examine the events surrounding one of God’s reluctant prophets. Though many lessons can be drawn from the book, here are but a few. First, running with God… Read More Truth From Jonah and Obadiah — Roy Knight
A number of years ago a friend of mine was conducting a gospel meeting at the congregation where I now preach. After our good-byes for the evening, we left to return to my home. Halfway there he asked, “You wouldn’t happen to have a Mountain Dew in the refrigerator, would you?” I told him that… Read More The Significance of “If The Lord Wills” — Roy Knight
In Exodus 3, Moses encounters God in the burning bush. God said to him, “Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground” (Ex. 3:5, NKJV). From this verse, three things are brought out concerning “holy ground.” First, one cannot approach God any way one wants. Nadab and Abihu stand as… Read More Standing On Holy Ground — Roy Knight
When one thinks of the word gospel, one often thinks of Romans 1:16 where Paul says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation…” Others will go to where the gospel is described as the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… Read More The Gospel Preached To Abraham — Roy Knight
The first twenty-six verses of the fourth chapter of the gospel of John provide for us an interesting discussion between two unlikely people. Let’s briefly take a look at this powerful and life-changing discourse. Let us look at the words of our Lord which not only changed the life of a Samaritan woman but the… Read More What Jesus Said To The Woman At The Well — Roy Knight
In Romans 6:1, Paul asked the question, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” The student of the Bible understands this as being a rhetorical question because the answer is found in the very next verse when Paul exclaims, “Certainly not!” If not, why not? Isn’t Christ’s blood designed… Read More “Shall We Continue In Sin That Grace May Abound?” — Roy Knight
Four men were standing in front of a stove having a heated discussion on how the egg in the frying pan was being cooked. The first man said, “Obviously it’s the element under the pan that provides the heat which cooks the egg.” The second man said, “Surely you jest. The egg is being cooked… Read More Grace, Faith, Law, and Works — Roy Knight
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