Tag Archives: Idols

There Is No Debate That He Is Great

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Worship the ONE True God”, written about was that the people of Lystra believed in many gods. Barnabas and Paul wanted the people to put all their attention on the ONE true God who provides for all … Continue reading →

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Worship the ONE True God

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 14:8-28, the people of Lystra believed in many gods. Upon arriving in the city, Paul healed a crippled man and the people believed the gods had come down to earth in human form. They called Barnabas Zeus … Continue reading →

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The Writing on the Wall

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 5, Belshazzar was entertaining a large group of his leaders at a banquet. The mood of Belshazzar was of happiness and of a sense of security because the empire was so great and well protected. No one … Continue reading →

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Living Boldly and Courageously

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar set up an image of gold and made a national decree that everyone had to fall down and worship the image of gold or be thrown into a blazing furnace (v. 6).  The three … Continue reading →

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He Is Everything

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading Psalm 115 and writing some thoughts in the post Our Living God, what was most meaningful to me is that idols do nothing but stand there and look good but God is constantly on the move; ready to … Continue reading →

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