Who is Jedediah in the Bible?
Jedidiah is the special name God gave to Solomon (2 Samuel 12:24-25), the son of David and Bathsheba, after David repented of his sin. Delivered through the prophet Nathan, the name means “Beloved of Jehovah.” It was God’s personal declaration that He had accepted David’s repentance and restored him to favor. Naming the child Jedidiah [...]
Is manifesting (bringing something that one may want into reality through focused thoughts, beliefs and visualizations) allowed for a Christian?
The practice of manifesting may be taught in some schools of thought. However, manifesting should not be confused with prayer. Prayer is taught in the Bible and is an essential part of life for every follower of God. The practice of manifesting is not taught in the Bible. In fact, many of the concepts and [...]
Did David violate the Law by eating the holy bread reserved for priests, and if not, why was he permitted to do so?
David did not violate the Law when he ate the consecrated bread in 1 Samuel 21. While the Law in Leviticus 24 restricted the showbread to the priests under normal circumstances, the Law also contains built?in principles that allow for exceptions in cases of life?preserving need, provided ceremonial purity is maintained.David was fleeing for his [...]
Does the First Commandment mean "Have no other Gods at all" or just "Have no other God's that are higher than Me, but lesser gods are fine"? Exodus 20:3
Understanding the First Commandment begins with understanding what God actually said. When God declared, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” the key phrase “before Me” (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #5921 plus 6440) comes from the Hebrew expression that literally means "in front of Me," “in My presence” or “in My sight.” Because God is [...]
What is the right biblical way to help and minister to a person who seems to be under the influence of evil spirits?
When ministering to someone who seems to be under the influence of evil spirits, the Bible lays out a clear and balanced path. It begins with discerning what is actually happening, continues with compassionate presence, relies on God’s power rather than human ritual, and ends with long-term spiritual support and prayer.The first step is to [...]
How do we control what influences us?
Today we’re flooded with influences that shape us and our decisions. Social media has gotten so sneaky that we might not even be aware that we’re being influenced, and apps know more about us than we realize. AI and other computer programs target our human nature and are not at all concerned with our [...]