Category Archives: Discernment

A Cistern Filled With Bodies

Posted on February 21, 2016 by wamplerp

In the seventh month Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was of royal blood and had been one of the king’s officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. While they were eating … Continue reading →

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Sand on the Seashore

Posted on February 7, 2016 by wamplerp

The days are coming,’ declares the Lord , ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.   “ ‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from … Continue reading →

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They Will All Know Me

Posted on February 5, 2016 by wamplerp

“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord . “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they … Continue reading →

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An Unruly Calf

Posted on February 4, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”   This is what the Lord says: “Restrain your voice … Continue reading →

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New Wine After a Difficult Road

Posted on February 3, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what tghe Lord says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations. Make your praises heard, and say, ‘ Lord , save your people, the remnant of Israel.’ See, I will bring them from … Continue reading →

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Weep and Wail you Shepherds

Posted on February 2, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Look! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.”   At that time those slain by the Lord will be everywhere—from one end of … Continue reading →

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Spreading Ungodliness

Posted on February 1, 2016 by wamplerp

Among the prophets of Samaria I saw this repulsive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray. And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen … Continue reading →

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Like a Wasteland

Posted on January 31, 2016 by wamplerp

For this is what the Lord says about the palace of the king of Judah: “Though you are like Gilead to me, like the summit of Lebanon, I will surely make you like a wasteland, like towns not inhabited.   I … Continue reading →

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Cool Waters from Distant Sources

Posted on January 29, 2016 by wamplerp

Therefore this is what the Lord says: “Inquire among the nations: Who has ever heard anything like this? A most horrible thing has been done by Virgin Israel.   Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes? Do … Continue reading →

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Roots by the Stream

Posted on January 25, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord . That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they … Continue reading →

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