“And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with a joyful shout” Psalm 105:43.“Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving. And tell of His works with joyful singing” Psalm 107:22.“The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly”Psalm 118:15.“Then our mouth was

“From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God’” (John 6:66-69).At this point in Jesus’ ministry

We belong to a holy Kingdom--one that is alive and moving and making everything right.Personally, I am not too political, except on a few key issues. I don’t want to be seen on this side or that. Instead, I pray others would see me as powerful force for the truths of the gospel.I want my children to see I loved others the way my Savior loves me. I

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17).These are just a few verses about the intrinsic goodness of God. So, the question that begs to be asked is this: If God is good then why is life hard? Jason Helveston says, “life is hard because God

What Is the Context of Haggai? Haggai, the author, was a Hebrew prophet who addressed three specific people or groups: Zerubbabel, who had been appointed to be the governor of Judah; Joshua, the high priest; and the Israelite people, who had returned from exile in Babylon.The time period prior to when the book was written found the Jews living in c

How Does Scripture Strengthen and Encourage Us?“When I observe your heavens,the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars,which you set in place,what is a human being that you remember him,a son of man that you look after him?”(Psalm 8:3-4)The Bible presents a very clear picture with examples of how God loves his people. This verse from Psalms hi

The Bible’s Perspective on Marriage So, before we share ten crucial verses to help one’s marriage, let’s learn what the Bible says about marriage. As stated in and article from Crosswalk.com, marriage is a covenant formed between a man, a woman, and God as a lifelong bond they will share together. The first establishment of marriage occurred when A

We see the prophecy fulfilled in a number of ways.The first fulfillment happens when Israel returns to their homeland (Ezra 1:1-4), but they come back to a land full of ruins. In Nehemiah, they rebuild the wall around the city and the temple within.In this way, God fulfills the vision given to Ezekiel, but he doesn’t stop there.Where we see the bon

Meeting Our Provider, Jehovah Jireh, in Genesis 22 When God introduces himself (the Bible is His word, after all) as Jehovah Jireh, meaning “the Lord will provide,” it’s not in the context of snacks or cars or money or bills. It’s in the context of the most profound physical need a person can face – the loss of life. In Genesis 22, we read the stor

The Need for a Savior Jeremiah 23:5The Lord says, “The time is coming when I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will rule wisely and do what is right and just throughout the land.”Isaiah 7:14But the Lord will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.Isaiah 9:6A child is b

Since Jesus’s gravesite was cut out of a rock, the stone ensured complete enclosure of the tomb. Stealing Jesus would be impossible without opening the entrance. Matthew 27:66 says, “So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.” The chief priests and Pharisees were nervous one of Jesus’s disciples woul

Is Hell Real? Is hell real? Short answer: yes. As stated above, yes. We know this for a number of reasons. First, Scripture confirms this, and Jesus preaches on hell several times in his parables and sermons. We’ll dive into specific verses in a moment, but we also have other reasons to believe in the existence of hell.First, let’s define our terms

3. Surrender Your All Before GodWhen Hannah prayed, she did not hold back. She poured all her emotions before the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:16 states “I have been praying here out of great anguish and grief.” Although God already knew Hannah’s plight, she surrendered every raw emotion she was feeling. When Hannah prayed, she didn’t filter her emotions or ho

What Is Happening in Revelation 13? The scenario in Revelation 13 begins in the previous chapter. The story is of a great dragon hurled down to earth who is identified as Satan, the one who leads the world astray. “The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to

1. The Book of Ruth occurred during the period covered in the Book of Judges. Ruth was a Moabite woman who married into a Hebrew family, and remained loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, and the God of Israel, after her husband’s death. They return to Naomi’s homeland, and a relative of hers named Boaz notices Ruth. He redeems Naomi and Ruth by marryi

Grace, grace, God's graceGrace that will pardon and cleanse withinGrace, grace, God's graceGrace that is greater than all our sin.-Grace Greater than Our Sin by Julia H. JohnstonBut this grace continues to be present, available, and working by the power of the Holy Spirit in us every day of our lives on this earth, empowering us to walk in newness

Are There Contradictions in the Bible? While there may not be contradictions in the Bible, there are passages in Scripture that are either hard to understand or require a closer examination of the text to give clarity. When you examine more closely, what you discover is that what may appear to be a contradiction is not really one at all.It’s not po

1. He Hears Us Because We Do Not Treasure Sin“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the LORD will not hear me” (Psalm 66:18).And concerning sin in our life, Isaiah says:“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, that he will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).To regard or treasure sin in our hearts m

What Does the Bible Say about the Resurrection and the Life?As we prepare for Easter, let us remember the importance of the Resurrection of Jesus. His time on earth was not long, yet His impact was astounding. Jesus performed miracles, taught through parables, cared for the sick and lonely, loved everyone, and shared the love of God in words and ac

What Does "Alpha and Omega" Mean? Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and is defined as "something that is first." It is often used figuratively to describe superiority or dominance.Omega is the 24th, and last, Greek letter. Put another way, it means "the final part; the end." In Revelation, God is using both of these words literally,