What do the scriptures say about cremation or burial?
One revival or restoration is never enough for the people of God. God’s people follow the natural lines of spiritual degeneration. They will naturally slide backwards toward the ways of the world. They require periodic revivals in order to remain close to the Lord. When the revivals cease, the people will fall further and further away from the Lord.
Abner had killed Joab’s brother, Asahel, in battle. Joab cannot wait for the Lord but must exact his own vengeance.
This lesson greatly illustrates a choice made by each person. Will they live their life by conviction or by convenience?
The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.
