During Jesus' time were the children of God going through times like this??
The Roman government gave their local rulers dictatorial powers to keep the status quo. The governors could do as they pleased to maintain order and to collect taxes. For example, it was well-known that Herod killed his former wife (didn't want her around any more) and his son (disobedient). He ordered John the Baptist beheaded - as [...]
Can you please explain Proverbs 13:32-A Good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
The mistake many make from this verse is in thinking that we should pursue earthly goods so that we can pass it on to our children… What we should be pursuing is wisdom, and how to pass that wisdom on to our children. Proverbs 16:16 “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! [...]
Why did God wait to give Abram and Sarah a child until they were very aged?
The simplest answer to this question is “to test their faith.” God had personally made a promise to Abraham that he and Sarah would have a very special son, through whom the entire world would receive blessings. Genesis 17:19, “And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his [...]
Please explain the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13 verses 37-43.
Jesus explained the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13:37-43. Our Lord is the sower and he sowed the gospel message in the “field” of the world. The soil represents men’s hearts into which good or bad seed may take root. If the gospel message (seed) falls on the good soil of [...]
Who are those beings that the God Father talked to when He created humans?
In Genesis 1:27, God said “Let us make man in our image…” God was talking to the Logos (Jesus’ name before he became a human) and the angelic family. God is the great architect of His plan and He used the Logos and the angels to help carry out the work of the natural creation. “...there is but one [...]
Did Israel fast after a call for it by prophet Joel in chapter 2?
The book of Joel was written between 770 and 870 BC, about 50 years before the Assyrians captured the northern ten tribe kingdom of Israel. God directed Joel to prophesy of Israel’s coming captivity because the nation was practicing idol worship, sacrificing their babies to idols, and disregarding the Lord’s commands (Jeremiah 19:5). Joel called [...]