The Psalms has always been my book of prayer and the way I begin each day. The Jews referred to the book of Psalms as “The Book of Praises,” But, I didn’t know that the LORD would take me to a certain psalm to show me His love — an enduring love in even the… Continue reading Discovering True Love – Psalms 103
Why Did God Create Human Beings?
In its simplest form, the answer is love. God created us out of love. Love is an intrinsic aspect of God’s nature, as stated in 1 John 4:8, and is characterized by mutual exchange. The Bible says we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:31), meaning we were designed to both receive and express love.… Continue reading Why Did God Create Human Beings?
Who is God? Psalm 104
Reading the Psalms is better than therapy. Each psalm is a treasure of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Occasionally, it’s a window into our soul and at other times it’s a door into the heart of God. We learn that nothing is more pressing than our need for God and our need to know Him intimately.… Continue reading Who is God? Psalm 104
Unlimited: The Pharisees Ask For A Sign | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Pharisees Ask for a Sign May 1, 2024 1263 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back… Continue reading Unlimited: The Pharisees Ask For A Sign | Good News Unlimited
A New Beginning in Resurrection
In Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, 9, Luke 24:1, and John 20:1, the phrase “the first day of the week” is coupled to the Lord’s resurrection. The first day of the week, or the day after the Sabbath, signifies a new beginning, a new age. In Lev. 23:10-11, 15, a sheaf of the firstfruits of the harvest was offered to the Lord as… Continue reading A New Beginning in Resurrection
Unlimited: The Yeast Of The Pharisees | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Yeast of the Pharisees May 2, 2024 1354 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.” Aware of… Continue reading Unlimited: The Yeast Of The Pharisees | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Feeds The 4000 | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Feeds the 4000 Apr 30, 2024 1407 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied. He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people, and they did… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Feeds The 4000 | Good News Unlimited
New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
The conclusion and the summit of the Bible is New Jerusalem in the new creation which is composed of the new heaven and the new earth (Rev. 21:1-2). In a few posts we will look at newness in the New Testament. In Matthew 9:17 (and Mark 2, Luke 5) the Lord Jesus spoke about “new wine” which should be put into… Continue reading New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
All the Why’s Behind Philippians 4:8-9
Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking- 2nd Peter 3:1 NIV It’s way above my paygrade. Nevertheless, sometimes I wonder about the “why” of some of God’s commands. Most of the “why’s” are easy. Thou shalt not murder is self-explanatory (Exodus… Continue reading All the Why’s Behind Philippians 4:8-9
[Romans Study 9-2] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)
[Romans Study 9-2] Grace And Faith [Romans 3:27-4:25] 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29 Is God the God of Jews only?… Continue reading [Romans Study 9-2] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)