Man trusts in his own schemes rather than God’s Word, but the church is safeguarded from this through the living and enduring Word of God.
The Lord in his infinite wisdom was pleased to record the rebuilding of Jericho, to reinforce the living power of his Word.1 This account in 1 Kings 16:34 must therefore draw the attention of the people of the Lord in all ages. God’s word cannot be overturned; he judges sin! He fulfills his promises to curse disobedience!
Live in obedience to God’s Word. Live by faith alone, through grace alone, in accordance with the word of the LORD alone.
34 De son temps, Hiel de Béthel bâtit Jéricho; il en jeta les fondements au prix d'Abiram, son premier-né, et il en posa les portes au prix de Segub, son plus jeune fils, selon la parole que l'Eternel avait dite par Josué, fils de Nun.