Ecclesiastes 12:10

    I can think of no harder tragedy to live thru than that of losing a child. It’s not natural to outlive one’s progeny, yet David did so on several occasions. How did he deal with that loss?   On two different occasions, we see David in the process of mourning the loss of a son. The first time it is in the loss of his infant child with Bathsheba, the second is after his son Absalom is killed.  His infant child dies as a result of David’s own personal sin. He was an innocent cut down at the start of his life. David spends hours praying and fasting for the Lord’s to save the child, still, the child dies. Yet David doesn’t wail, he rather gets up and resumes his normal life.    Yet in the death of Absalom David takes it much harder. The king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And thus he said as he walked, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son...

Crimson Tide I know some of you bleed this... What item was used to determine which of the twins brother, Perez or Zerah was older? A scarlet thread A red rag A blood stained cloak A wine colored birthmark Who was spared because of a red cord hanging in her window? Deborah Rahab Sari Regina What number seal released the red horse and rider in Revelation? 1 2 3 4 What ruler mixed the blood of Gentiles with his sacrifices? Ahab Manasseh Pilate Zedekiah The woman with a bleeding disorder interrupted what man's attempt to have Jesus heal his daughter? Levi Cornelius Titus Jarius What flowed from the side of Jesus when he was pierced after his crucifixion? Blood only Water only Nothing Blood & Water The Field of Blood where Judas died and was buried was known as what in the native language? Golgotha Taila Kum Akeldama Gehenna What book contains the quote "(sins) are red like crimson, they shall become like wool'? Romans 1s...

  The area of Canaan is rich in limestone and it didn’t take the Israelites long to being to use this in the construction for their homes when they entered the Promised Land.  Even common people could gather up uncut stone blocks as building material. The problem with these stone building was the weight. Without a good foundation, the homes could sink it the mud and collapse in the rain. “He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.  "But the one who has heard and has not acted accordingly, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation; and the torrent burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great ." Luke 6:48-49  Stones were laid in order to provide that needed foundation.   As it always is, the a rich person could afford bet...

Sooners Don't start this quiz to early... What person did Paul request to " Make every effort to come to me soon ". Demus Silas Timothy Mark Whose prophetic writings were described ' as soon to take place '? Daniel Moses John Micah Who went to Sodom and Gomorrah soon before it was to be destroyed? Abraham Lot Angels Melchizedek Whom did Jacob deceive by sneaking away early? Essau His mother Leah Laban What persons delayed early departure forced a tragic stay in Gibeah? Lot & his wife Samson & Delilah The Levite & his concubine Benjamin & Reuben Whose early arrival in Athens led to a sermon about The Unknown God? Timothy Peter Phillip Paul Who came into his Father's tent earlier than his brother to steal his blessing? Essau Jacob Reuben Ham What caused the daughter of Reuel to get home sooner than he expected? A miracle Their enemies were not present Moses helped them in their task The fo...

  Jesus often demanded people give up something to follow him. For the rich young ruler, it was money. For another man, it was his comfortable lifestyle. For another, it was his family. For another, it was his perceived responsibilities. For others, it was their possessions.   The ‘what’ didn’t seem to be the issue as much as the ‘what it meant to the person’. Think about the thing that feels most important to you and that was probably what Jesus was going to ask you to give up. It wasn’t a mean streak in him, rather he wanted to consider what you were getting into (Luke 14:26-33).   It is easy to think that it wouldn’t be a problem for you to give up whatever until the moment it happens. Yet time and time again, people walk away saddened since they just can’t give up it up.   For some it is an experience, for others, it is a place. For some it is friends, for others it is family. Yet the question is still the same. Can we leave it behind to foll...

Call Them Hogs Here piggie, piggie are some swine related questions What was the name of the demon that Jesus cast into a herd of swine? Beelzebub Wormwood Chaunzaggoroth Legion What parable sees a young man long to eat what the pigs are eating? Prodigal son Rich man & Lazarus Two sons Poor harvest Why was the pig an unclean animal according to the Old Law? It's feet It ate refuse It does not chew cud It has parasites What does the proverb say is like a ring of gold in a pig's snout? An inheritance quickly gained A woman lacking discretion A fool in his folly A bee bopping What did Jesus tell us not to give to swine? Pearls Bacon Milk Our hearts What prophet spoke about people that sit among graves and eat swine's flesh? Daniel Ezekiel Obadiah Isaiah What description did psalmist Asaph use to describe the destruction that had come on God's people? A cannibalistic sow                ...

Things for Independence Day Happy 4th of July. Let's see if this blows up What person lead a rebellion against Moses in the wilderness? Korah Caleb Nadam Ethan What prophet saw a vision of spinning wheels and flashes of light? Samuel Daniel Ezekiel Isaiah Who was given a tunic of many colors( presumably one being red, so a red coat)? Jacob Reuben David Joseph On what day did a loud wind and tongues of fire come upon the apostles? The first Sunday on the next full moon after Spring Equinox. 15th day of the 5th month The fiftieth day after Passover Twenty-fifth of the month Elul What color was the stew that Esau traded his birthright for? Red White Blue Brown What color was manna? Red White Blue Gold What color tassel was used to remind the Israelites of their harlotry? Red White Blue Purple What judge was convinced he had seen the angel of the Lord when he caused a fire to consume meat? Samson Gideon Jephtha Ehu...