A lua é uma das "grandes luzes" que Deus fez no quarto dia da criação (Gênesis 1:14-18). Essas grandes luzes foram criadas para ajudar a humanidade a marcar a passagem do tempo e a rotação da Terra. As culturas antigas baseavam suas estações e até mesmo celebrações nas fases da lua. Ultimamente, ouvimos falar muito sobre as "luas de ......

Existem vários lugares nas Escrituras onde a lua é descrita como uma “luz”, embora, como sabemos, a lua não produza nenhuma luz própria. Gênesis 1:16 descreve a criação do sol e da lua da seguinte maneira: “Fez Deus os dois grandes luzeiros: o maior para governar o dia, e o menor para governar a noite; e fez também as estrelas.” Outr......

O profeta Joel profetizou que “o sol se converterá em trevas, e a lua em sangue, antes que venha o grande e terrível dia do Senhor” (Joel 2:31). Este versículo fala sobre a seriedade e extensão do juízo divino. Além deste versículo, em outras duas partes de seu livro Joel descreveu o sol e a lua se escurecendo, e as estrelas perdendo......

Bible Verses About EvaluationSelf-ExaminationIn our walk with Christ, self-examination is paramount. We, as believers, are called to assess our hearts and lives regularly. This self-evaluation is not for condemnation, but for clarity and growth. When we take time to evaluate ourselves, we introspect and align our actions with God’s W......

O significado da lua nova nos tempos bíblicos é que ela marcava o início de um novo mês (o calendário hebraico é baseado na lua) e era o momento em que os israelitas deveriam trazer uma oferta a Deus. O início do mês era conhecido não por cálculos astronômicos, mas pelo testemunho de mensageiros designados para observar a primeira ap......

Paul's Inspiration for Being a Generous Giver Paul lifted up Jesus’ life and ministry as the ultimate example of giving."For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." (2 Corinthians 8:9)Paul wanted his readers to see Jesu......

Bible Verses About Sheep Being ValuableThe Shepherd’s CareIn our lives, we often forget that we are all like sheep, wandering and sometimes lost. However, we have a loving Shepherd who cares deeply for us. This infinite care demonstrates how valuable we truly are. God knows each one of us by name and seeks us out when we stray. As we......

Bible Verses About Being Valuable to GodYour Value in God's EyesWhen we think about our value, it’s essential to understand how God views us. We are not simply numbers or names; we are deeply loved creations made in His image. Our value is inherent because He crafted each of us with care and intention. Recognizing our position as His......

1. Remember Whose Story You are Really Telling Though your story may differ from that of your fellow Christians, a common theme and common hero should always emerge. After all, God has called you to give an account of what He has done in your life, not what you have done to get to where you are today. Despite what our world may belie......

His rules of valuation and of double-payment in the event of a deception were also supposed to deter individuals from defrauding their neighbor. “If the man who dedicated this field attempts to negate his vow by selling this property to another (apparently without the knowledge of the purchaser), the property would then revert to the......