“For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once... Continue Reading →
Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
“Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Psalm 127:3 Heritage, in this context, is understood as the status, condition, or character one inherits by birth within a particular family or social class. This status, condition, or character is considered to be that of the Lord,... Continue Reading →
Personal responsibility in our prayer life is vital to success in our spiritual warfare. Likewise, is the duty to pray for one another. Our prayers have the potential to strengthen our fellow soldiers march in the Lord's army. Paul urges us to pray with perseverance and supplication for the whole body of believers. While we... Continue Reading →
“It was heard that Jesus was in the house…” Immediately, many gathered together so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door…” Mark 2:1-2 The presence of Jesus in the 1st century almost always drew a crowd. There was something different about this man from Nazareth. The blind were... Continue Reading →
“There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him,... Continue Reading →
“Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, if thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash... Continue Reading →
In Luke 3:22, Mark 1:10, and Matthew 3:16, the Holy Spirit descended in the bodily shape of a dove upon Jesus of Nazareth at His baptism. The Apostle John records John the Baptist saying, “I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water." John 1:31 John bore witness, saying, "I... Continue Reading →
“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Mark 1:35 The morning spoken of in Mark 1:35, came after a busy day for our LORD. “…on the Sabbath day He entered into the synagogue and taught.” (Mark 1:21) While there,... Continue Reading →
When (John) saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to His baptism He said to them, “Brood of Vipers Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Matthew 3:7 When John saw those coming to his baptism who showed no compassion, no generosity, calling for adherence to the Law of God... Continue Reading →
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