“Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the Lord God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, ‘Can it really be that God has said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?” (Genesis 3:1).Seducing spirits and doctrines of demons don’t announce themselves as coming f

- His heart rejoiced in salvation from the Lord. (Psalm 13:5)- God tries our hearts. (Psalm 17:3)- God’s laws bring joy to our hearts. (Psalm 19:8)- God is the One who judges our hearts, and we pray to please Him by their meditations. (Psalm 19:14)- Our hearts take courage as we wait for the Lord. (Psalm 31:24)- When we delight in the Lord, He give

What People Worshipped Molech?There is historical evidence that the Phoenicians worshipped Molech. Throughout the Old Testament, Molech is associated with the Canaanites, Philistines, Arameans, and Semitic tribes. Sometimes Molech is associated with the Ammonites. Of course, when the Greek empire took over, the gods of Greek mythology absorbed many

Ezekiel is remembered because his calling to be a prophet happened while in exile from King Nebuchadnezzar. He is considered the main prophet to be directed most by God through divine symbolism. He too, like Isaiah, received his prophetic writings and teachings from God through a vision. During the time of his prophetic ministry, the people of Juda

Short answer? No, no, no... just no! Actually, I must check in with my heavenly Father and get His power and wisdom for every task I need to accomplish in the day. I need to confirm that He likes what I am doing, and that I get the inside scoop on what's trending in Heaven. I need to be filled with supernatural energy to perform with excellence in

Day 1: Palm Sunday Some of the events of that day:- Jesus and his disciples traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover Week- He sent John and Peter ahead, with instructions to find a certain man who had a donkey and its colt- Jesus then rode the donkey into Jerusalem- Crowds along the road showed Him praise by waving palm branches and cheering. Some sp

How Should Christians Feel about Predestination?Whenever Paul speaks of God having predestined a person or people to salvation, his tone is one of hope, worship, and confidence in the Lord. Though Paul did not shy away from the harder truths that come with predestination, he understood that even those things are ultimately designed for good (Rom. 9

Was Pharaoh a Helpless Pawn?The question then is what responsibility Pharaoh had for his actions. Was he just a helpless pawn in God’s hands? Or did he have some freedom to have acted differently than he did?I believe that Paul can shed some clarity on this question. 2 Thessalonians 2 discusses the coming of the antichrist and the people’s response

We come to You in appreciation that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of children’s lives and not political rights. Yes, not every baby was planned by every parent, but no matter if they were expected or unexpected, every child needs to be loved and appreciated as God’s creation.We ask in prayer for Your love, comfort, and guiding hand to be felt by

“Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you agapē me more than these?’‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I phileō you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’Again Jesus said, ‘Simon son of John, do you agapē me?’He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I phileō you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep.’The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of

How Should We Respond When We Are Wronged?Many Scriptures give insight into how we can respond when we are wronged.1. Model HumilityWe can remember the humility of Jesus. He took on the form of a servant and, though He was despised and reproached, He humbly surrendered to the Father’s will.2. Be Wise and PureWhen “slapped” by rudeness or insults, C

Habit 1 - Cultivate the Habit of Listening to the Bible Read Aloud How does hearing the Bible read aloud help us experience the Bible more deeply?For one thing, the Bible was written for the ear. This means the Bible writers knew that the people would be listening to the writings being read aloud.Let’s use the gospel of John as an example. John wro

Warning: If we deliberately keep on sinning, no sacrifice is left (Hebrews 10:26). As well as exhortations to continue in faith in Jesus, the letter provides a beautiful portrait of Christ’s incarnation. God’s Son is portrayed as heir, agent of creation, sustainer of the universe, Savior, and sovereign (Hebrews 1:1-4). The author states that Jesus

For comparison:- the lords of the Philistines had offered Delilah 1,100 pieces of silver to betray Samson (Judges 16:4-6).- a loyal subject of King David had refused to violate David’s command by handing his rebellious son Absalom over to Joab, a commander in David’s army. “Even if I should receive a thousand pieces of silver in my hand,” he said,

“Everything is transitory and therefore of no lasting value. People are caught in the trap of the absurd and pursue empty pleasures. They build their lives on lies.”When you look at vanity in this light, then you must agree that it is true all is vanity. Allow me to connect this to a verse in 1 John. “For everything in the world—the lust of the fle

What Is the Nicene Creed? Original version from 325 A.D.We believe in one God, the father almighty, Maker of all things visible and invisible.And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father, Light of light, Very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us

Jesus knew He would be ascending to heaven and that His time on earth was short. His words are surely an encouragement to those of us who came after these 11 apostles, those who came to faith based on the testimony of others who shared the Gospel through the mighty power of the Holy Spirit. It’s a nod to all the other believers who came after these

What Does It Mean to “Study to Show Ourselves Approved”? Paul felt the weight of his chains as he penned this charge in a dark, dank prison cell. He’s aware that his days are numbered, heightening the sense of urgency in every word. He knew what Timothy (and ultimately, every believer) would require for doctrinal truths to remain strong and intact.

The Pain Is Not a CurseOne thing that is important to note is that while God cursed the serpent and he cursed the ground that Adam would have to toil, he did not curse Eve. This suggests while God caused Eve to experience pain in childbirth, he was not pronouncing a curse on Eve.There is no curse in giving birth to children. While the pain in child

Amen.6. A Prayer for the Person Who Lost a ParentFather God,Thank You that You are our Father in heaven. No one and nothing can thwart Your perfect plans. Even though our loved ones are suffering right now, we know You will comfort them in supernatural ways we cannot fathom. You never leave us. You never forsake us. Death no longer stings because i