Interruptions and Development of Endurance “And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, ‘My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.’ So Jesus went with him, and a great m

1. A Christmas Prayer for Peace “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15).Heavenly Father,As joyful as this time of year can be, I feel overwhelmed with all the tasks, preparations, and gatherings ahead of me. I have a lot to do. I want to enjoy this season inst

Here are some key changes that happen when we live in love instead of fear.1. We no longer fear isolation because Christ died to save us via a relationship with Him and His body of believers. We no longer fear betrayal because Christ has shown His commitment to us through His death. We no longer fear condemnation because Christ took our punishment

Trespass Versus SinIn Ephesians 2:1 it says, “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins.” The words are used separately. The Greek word for transgression is paraptōmasin. This is found in Ephesians 2:1, 2:5, and Colossians 2:13. It literally translates to “in your trespasses” or “in your transgressions.” The word hamartiais is used for sin. This

Key Verses from Galatians“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8-9).“Yet we know that a person is not just

Concerning the Messiah, Isaiah 11:1-2 lists seven aspects of the Spirit of God: of the Lord, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the Lord. Many of these “seven spirits” connect with wisdom.What Does the Bible Say Separates Wisdom from Knowledge?In the Bible, wisdom and knowledge are closely related concepts but not synonym

"The crowds answered, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee'” (Matthew 21:11)."At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan" (Mark 1:9)."In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee" (Luke 1:26)."When Joseph and Mary had done everythi

Following Amos’ instructions, a small remnant of the Israelites humbled themselves before the Lord. They turned from their sins and followed the commandments of God. They fled to Jerusalem before the Assyrians took Israel captive. (See 2 Chronicles 30:6-12.)Even in the face of discipline and judgment, God extends His grace and compassion and calls

As Christianity spread to the gentile world, Luke heard the message of hope and spiritual healing that only Jesus can provide. We don’t know when or how Luke converted to Christianity, but by the time he met the Apostle Paul in Troas, he had a firm understanding of the gospel message (Acts 16:10).Luke remained in Philippi after Paul and his compani

1. Be Prepared to Shift Priorities Going from singleness to marriage means there is going to be one huge transition you must make in your life. Your relationship with your spouse must become the most important relationship in your life. This is the way God designed it. After your relationship with the Lord, your relationship with your spouse is mor

Goliath's Possible Medical ConditionModern interpretations have also explored the possibility that Goliath's great height could have been due to a medical condition known as gigantism or acromegaly. These conditions result from an overproduction of growth hormone, often caused by a benign tumor on the pituitary gland. Individuals with these conditi

Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.Leviticus 2:13 - You shall season all your grain offerings with salt. You shall not let the salt of the covenant with your God be missing from your grain offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.Luke 14:34-

“And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22).Finally, Paul speaks of the place of grace in our justification:“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24).Nothing happens apart from grace. Defined succinct

What Motivates Husbands to Love Their Wives?I’m not one to get behind a statement that starts with “real men,” but here I will. Real men love their wives, and real men respect their wives. Within Christian men, they love Christ and are not only devoted but humbly and willingly admit to sin and seek forgiveness and reconciliation with him. Whether t

God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4), and He never does anything without all parts of His nature working in tandem, e.g., He is concurrently perfect in justice and love. For humanity, it’s hard to be loving when faced with an injustice. Being just, however, is about more than simply “doing the right thing.” Christians are to be counter-cultural in a cutt

“When viewed in this way, we find that the ‘shrub’ and ‘plant’ of 2:5 are not the same as the vegetation of 1:11–12. ‘Plant (ʿēśeb) of the field’ describes the diet of man which he eats only after the sweat of his labor (3:18–19) after his garden sin, whereas ‘seed-bearing plants’ (ʿēśeb mazrîaʿ zeraʿ), as they are found in the creation narrative,

The Expanded Bible (EXB) goes right for the literal meaning by translating “deep calls to deep” as “troubles have come again and again.”The Living Bible (TLB) reads, “All your waves and billows have gone over me, and floods of sorrow pour upon me like a thundering cataract.” This particular version brings to mind the well-loved hymn, “It is Well wi

My church has a youth Sunday once a year. This service is completely planned by the youth. But what about taking this a step further and letting the youth aid in the planning of more worship experiences – maybe one service a month – or a special youth worship service at a unique time? They could help choose the music, serve as the ushers, and share

What Is the Context of Psalm 33:12? Psalm 33 is a call to worship, encouraging many to lift their voices in praise to God. There is not a universal consensus about who wrote it; some attribute this psalm to David, some attribute it to a later court musician, and some argue there is no way to know who wrote it. Many of the Psalms of David are attrib

Justice in Biblical Times and Today Merriam-Webster defines justice as “the maintenance or administration of what is just, especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments.”God has equipped certain people with the ability to lead in seeking justice. The judicial system is sometimes ove