Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Life of Josiah

When he was 8 years old:
He reigned in the kingdom (2 Chron 34:1).
At 16:
He recognized God (2 Chron 34:3).
At 20:
He renounced the idols (2 Chron 34:3-7).
At 26:
He repaired the house of God (2 Chron 34:8).
He responded to the law (2 Chron 34:19).
He reread the law (2 Chron 34:30).
He re-established the covenant (2 Chron 34:31-32).
He reinstated the feast (2 Chron 35:1, 17).
He revived the service (2 Chron 35:2, 10).
He restored the worship (2 Chron 35:16).
At 39:
He resisted God's word (2 Chron 35:20-22).

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The Armour of God

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Eph 6:13-17

The hold - loins girt about with truth
The heart - breastplate of righteousness
The herald - feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace
The heat - shield of faith...to quench all the fiery darts
The head - helmet of salvation
The hand - sword of the Spirit