Help me to find Jesus Christ in the scriptures of Luke 15 (Parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and Prodigal Son)
Jesus understood that part of his ministry was to teach those around him about pleasing God. To accomplish this, Jesus often used parables as a teaching tool. Parables are stories whose characters and events convey a greater lesson to their audience. Jesus’ use of parables served several purposes. By using stories that featured situations the people [...]
What does the Bible say about honor?
To honor means to value someone or something with a high level of respect. Most importantly, we should honor God and give Him the high level of respect He deserves. (Revelation 4:11) We can honor God by obeying His righteous principles, like doing nice things for others, (see Galatians 6:10) and being generous to [...]
Was the Kedron Valley the place of the garbage dump? (Gehenna, hell)
Jesus used the Greek word Gehenna (often translated into English as “hell”), referring to an actual location – the Valley of the Son of Hinnom. For example, he used the term when speaking to his followers in Mark 9:43,47-48 and Matthew 10:28. He used the term when speaking to the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew [...]
How can you know when God has forgiven you fully?
As recorded in the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, sinned by disobeying God’s commandments (Genesis 3). Since that time, generations of mankind have continued to sin, and sin brings death, as the Apostle Paul states in Romans 6:23. The second half of this verse further teaches that forgiveness of [...]
What does sober minded mean – Titus 2:6,8?
Titus 2:6-8 (King James Version): “Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”(Revised Standard [...]
How do you win your home and your family to church?
We look to God as our perfect parent to learn the characteristics of a good father and husband. Here are just a few descriptions of such a man who:Honors God (1 Samuel 2:30, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 6:20)Provides spiritually, emotionally and materially for his family (Matthew 6:32-33, Luke 12:32, Psalm 34:18)Inspires the family to grow (Hebrews [...]