One Last Chance: Ananias and Sapphira
The story of Ananias and Sapphira are found in the book of Acts, in the New Testament, as we wrap up this series on last chances from God. Jesus has recently ascended to heaven and…
One Last Chance: Jehoram
Jehoram followed his father, Jehoshaphat, as King of Judah. Jehoshaphat worshiped the Lord. However, his son, Jehoram “did evil in the eyes of the Lord” {2 Chronicles 21: 6} and “forsake the Lord, the God…
One Last Chance: Uzzah
The Ark of the Covenant was sacred. There were certain rules God laid out about who could touch the ark and how. Uzzah and his brother, Ahio, drove the cart on which the ark was…
One Last Chance: King Saul
King Saul began with so much potential, but ended in disgrace. The people of Israel wanted a king. God asked them if he wasn’t enough but the people were persistent. God finally agreed to their…
One Last Chance: Nadab and Abihu
The children of Israel rebelled against God. However, Aaron dealt with this rebellion in his own home. Aaron and his wife had four sons. Aaron and his sons were the first priest appointed by God.…
One Last Chance: Korah
Korah was one of the conspirators that rebelled against Moses. He was a descendant of Levi, one of the sons of Jacob {Israel}. Numbers 16 tells us that Korah was one of the leaders to…
One Last Chance: The Israelite Children
The book of Genesis ends with Joseph moving his family to Egypt. In the beginning of Exodus, a few hundred years have passed. The Israelites are now slaves to the Egyptians. However, God sends Moses…
One Last Chance: Er and Onan
Er and Onan were the sons of Judah. In case we need a refresher course, Judah was the son of Jacob and Leah. He was one of Joseph’s brothers. Jesus ancestry was through the line…
One Last Chance: Lot’s Wife
The story of Lot and his wife are interspersed with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot was the nephew to Abraham. He and his uncle travelled for a while, before going their separate ways.…
One Last Chance: Sodom and Gomorrah
When one thinks of sin, often Sodom and Gomorrah is the first place to come to mind. Genesis 13 tells us “the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord.” A battle among…
One Last Chance: Cain
We are looking at those that God only gave one last chance. Cain was the first born son of Adam and Eve. After his birth, Eve said “with the help of the Lord, I have…
One Last Chance: Adam & Eve
Over the past months, we have been looking at the lives and lessons of those that God gave a second chance. The stories and reasons were numerous for each and there are lessons we can…