The history of prayer as it meets us here reflects various stages of experience and revelation. 1. Patriarchal Period Prayer is (1) colloquy with God ( e.g. Genesis 15:1-2; Genesis 15:7-8; Genesis 17:15-16; Genesis 17:22 ); (2) intercession ( e.g. Genesis 17:16; Genesis 18:23 ff.); (3) personal supplication ( e.g. Genesis 15:2; Genesis 32:11; Genesis 43:14 ); (4) asseveration ( e.g. Genesis 14:22 ); (5) vow ( e.g. Genesis 28:20). 2. The Law ( i.e. as codified and expanded in later… Continue reading What are Prayers In the Old Testament?
Month: November 2022
10 Bible verses that show why Christians should live generously
Christians are called to live generously. Jesus lived a radically generous lifestyle – giving freely with his time and gifts. But sometimes it’s hard to be generous, and we need to be reminded to live in a way that honors God not just with our money, but our time, too. Here are 10 Bible verses… Continue reading 10 Bible verses that show why Christians should live generously
What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry?
Are women allowed in the ministry? Are women pastors allowed to preach? What does the Scripture say about women in the church? These are controversial questions within Christianity. A few verses in the Bible forbid women from being active in the ministry. An example of this is 1 Corinthians 14:34-35: “The women should keep silent… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry?
Billy Graham: How to Be Thankful in All Things
Are you thankful no matter what? Look at the story of a man who had every right to be bitter—but wasn’t. The next footsteps in the corridor, he knew, might be those of the guards taking him away to his execution. His only bed was the hard, cold stone floor of the dank, cramped prison… Continue reading Billy Graham: How to Be Thankful in All Things
What does the Bible say about time management?
Question: “What does the Bible say about time management?” Answer: Time management is important because of the brevity of our lives. Our earthly sojourn is significantly shorter than we are inclined to think. As David so aptly points out, “You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing… Continue reading What does the Bible say about time management?
Love the Scripture: The Scripture Teaches
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 Let the word of God dwell in us richly, says the apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossae, which is a very… Continue reading Love the Scripture: The Scripture Teaches
What Does Bible Say About Sunday
If you have previously read the Bible from beginning to end, you might or might not have noticed that the word “Sunday” is not included anywhere in the text. What does the Bible say about Sunday? In point of fact, it was referred to as “the first day of the week,” “following Sabbath,” or “the… Continue reading What Does Bible Say About Sunday
What Does the Bible Say about Hurt Feelings?
In a world full of pride, lust, and worldliness, getting our feelings hurt is not a question of if, but a question of when. As a Christian, the percentage of getting hurt multiplies if you try to live a godly life and share the gospel with people you love. So what does the Bible say… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Hurt Feelings?
The grace to try again: Bible verses and inspirational quotes about perseverance
If courage is grace under pressure, perseverance is its cousin. Perseverance is the virtue of trying again, and then trying again, and again, until we achieve our goal. Nothing great was ever accomplished without perseverance. Some people have marvelous natural gifts and are capable of wonderful things. But they lack staying power. When they meet… Continue reading The grace to try again: Bible verses and inspirational quotes about perseverance
The Prayer of Jabez – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
“Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed!”—1 Chronicles 4:10 We know very little about Jabez, except that he was more honorable than his brethren, and that he was called Jabez because his mother bare him with sorrow. It will sometimes happen that where there is the most sorrow in the antecedents, there will… Continue reading The Prayer of Jabez – Charles Spurgeon Sermon