David Kidd, Author at Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:48:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg David Kidd, Author at Bible Advocate 32 32 Two Donkeys https://baonline.org/two-donkeys/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:28 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28364

Watercolor painting of two donkeys nuzzling in a green field.

Have you ever read the incredible little prophecy in Genesis 49:8-12? Its surprising prediction of part of the gospel story may not be so familiar to you. It contains one of the earliest forecasts of Jesus’ life-giving work on the cross: “Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise; your hand shall be on the neck of your […]

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]]> Crossing the Jordan https://baonline.org/crossing-the-jordan/ Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:32 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27141

Sunset over calm water with ripples and silhouetted mountains in the background.

The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:31, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (KJV). Let’s see how the truth of this statement is illustrated in a Bible story we all know in the book of Joshua. By looking at the what, who, where, when, why, and how of Israel’s Jordan crossing, […]

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]]> Moses’ Mistake https://baonline.org/moses-mistake/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:00:13 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26640

Baroque painting depicting figures in a landscape scene with trees, portraying a historical or biblical event.

Why do we sin? One reason has to do with our emotions. We can seethe over someone who has done wrong to us or spoken against us, and then lash out at them or slander them. We can envy what a person has to the point of wishing them ill. Even though we believe we […]

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]]> Psalm of the Cross https://baonline.org/psalm-of-the-cross/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:58:01 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=3668

Rustic square nail embedded in textured wood, showcasing vintage carpentry craftsmanship and weathered charm.But You are He who took Me out of the womb; You made Me trust while on My mother’s breasts (Psalm 22:9). Do you ever find it difficult to trust God? If so, an important key to help you is to develop a love for Him and His Word. People I’ve met who really love […]

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]]> “Take This Cup” https://baonline.org/take-this-cup/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:05:15 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=2882

Communion elements on a tray: red wine in glass, piece of bread, with text Lord's Supper Reflections.by David Kidd Have you ever wondered why Jesus prayed, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42, NKJV; author’s emphasis)? At the Lord’s Supper we often emphasize the terrible physical aspect of the cup of Jesus’ sufferings (the brutal cup): the floggings, the crown of […]

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]]> Prophecy: Salvation Issue? https://baonline.org/prophecy-salvation-issue/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:58:10 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=2301

Two black dice with white dots tumbling through the air, casting a shadow on a white surface.Sam: I believe the saints will be raptured away before the terrifying rule of Antichrist. Watch out for falling airplanes! Dave: I believe this is a false prophecy built partly on a misinterpretation of Daniel 9. It provides a false sense of security to some who think that if they’re not ready at Christ’s return, […]

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]]> Nahum: Historian or Prophet? https://baonline.org/nahum-historian-or-prophet/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:58:02 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=1980

Ancient ruins on a rocky hillside with a backdrop of arid mountains under a clear blue sky.The prophet Nahum wrote about the spectacular downfall of ancient Nineveh. His writings lend support to the Bible as an accurate historical source. The question is whether Nahum wrote only history or chillingly accurate prophecy. Nineveh, capital of the ancient Assyrian empire, was long known only through Scripture. The book of Jonah says Nineveh was […]

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