Israel was torn in two because Solomon was unfaithful to God. 1 Kings 11:29-35, 37-40 (NLT), (The prophet Ahijah met Jeroboam) “‘this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I am about to tear the kingdom from the hand of Solomon, and I [...]
A dove is a favorite figure with the Jews as an emblem of peace and salvation. Indeed, Noah’s dove, with its olive branch, seems to have become such a symbol to all nations. A dove, by its nature, is a symbol of the spirit [...]
The Apostle Paul wrote, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NASB20) Presently, demons are influencing [...]
We really do not have a specific scripture about demonic healings. Yet we do know that “...Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according [...]
Nisan 7: Thursday, March 26 at 6PM — Friday, March 27 at 6 PM, 33AD — Jericho to Bethany Departing from Galilee and moving south with the object of reaching Jerusalem for the Passover, our Lord and his party crossed the Jordan river once [...]
Losing two babies is heart-breaking. Babies and children are exceedingly precious. More precious than diamonds. Grieving their death is painful. But you are not alone in grief. The psalmist Asaph wrote, 2 “In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand [...]
No, neither of these scriptural references can infer the race of Jesus. Song of Solomon 1:5-6 (RSV), “I am very dark, but comely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. Do not gaze at me because I am [...]
The Old Law Covenant was made between God and Israel. Exodus 34:27-28 (ESV), “And the LORD said to Moses, ‘Write these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel. So he was there with the [...]
Yes. Psalm 50:5 (NKJV), “Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” At Jesus’ first advent, he opened up a “new and living way which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh” Hebrews [...]
While in the workplace, we are in the world. The challenges we will need to battle include subduing our own fallen flesh and responding wisely to the fallen tendencies of others.What are the characteristics or challenges of the fallen flesh? Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT), "When [...]
This verse begins with “therefore” meaning it is the conclusion of an argument presented in Hebrews 11. Chapter 11 is all about the faith of those ancient men and women who lived before Jesus was born. It records acts of faith of Abel, Enoch, [...]
1. Who is resurrected in the first resurrection? Jesus and the church are resurrected first. Act 26:23 (NKJV), “that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead…” James 1:18 (NKJV), “Of His own will He brought us [...]
When Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the Broad Way. Matthew 7:13 (CSB), “…the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.” Proverbs 14:12 (ESV), “There [...]
Jesus and His Apostles celebrated the Passover, according to the Law, on the evening (or beginning) of the 14th. of Nissan. While Israel was in slavery in Egypt, God commanded the Jews to roast and eat a young lamb. The lamb’s blood was to [...]
John 19:18-20: (NIV) “There they crucified him, and with him two others - one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Many of the [...]
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV), “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Whenever someone is at God’s right hand, it means that one is in a position of favor. In the [...]
There really is no difference. In the morning, it's good to set aside a few minutes to read a Bible verse with an accompanying commentary. Then all day reflect on that scripture to apply it to your life. At the top of the home page of Bible [...]
Gossip is so easy to do. It makes the gossiper feel superior, even special, because he knows secrets. God condemns gossip. It is the opposite of love. Jesus said, “…the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things [...]
To know the mind of God, one must first “believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6), and that the reverence or fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10).The greatest expression of love from the Father is the precious gift of his [...]
There are a number of noble Christians mentioned in the 9th chapter of Acts. Most notably is the Apostle Paul, then known as Saul. In verses 1-9, the marvel of his conversion is narrated. Paul’s sincerity of conscience is demonstrated in the very fact [...]
