Ehud (Hebrew: אֵהוּד בֶּן־גֵּרָא,) is the second judge or judicial ruler of the Hebrews, who assassinated Eglon, and delivered them from the oppression which they had suffered for eighteen years under the Moabites. He is described as being left-handed and a member of the Tribe of Benjamin. His story was recorded in Judges 3:12-30; Judges 4:1. His achievements are related… Continue reading Who was Ehud in the Bible?
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Who was Othniel, the First Judge in the Bible?
Othniel (Heb. Othniel’, עָתְנַיאֵל Lion Of God; Sept. Γοθονιήλ ) was the first judge or regent of the Hebrews after the death of Joshua. He was the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah. (Joshua 15:17) Conquered Debir Othniel is first mentioned in Joshua 15:17, when conquered Kiriath-sepher, later known as Debir, in the territory… Continue reading Who was Othniel, the First Judge in the Bible?
How is prayer communicating with God?
To understand the nature of God’s communication to us, and ours to Him, we need to start with a few key precepts. The first is that God only speaks truth. He never lies, and He is never deceitful. Job 34:12 declares, “It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.” The second… Continue reading How is prayer communicating with God?
What are place, time, and circumstance of Prayer?
Place While no restriction is suggested at any period (cf. e.g. Genesis 24:12-13, Jonah 2:1, Psalms 42:6; Psalms 61:2, Daniel 6:10, Luke 6:12, Acts 16:24-25; Acts 21:6 ), and is disclaimed by Christ in view of true worship ( John 4:21-23 ), yet naturally specific worship-centers were regarded as appropriate: thus in early times Shiloh, where the ark rested (… Continue reading What are place, time, and circumstance of Prayer?
Spiritual Gifts in Ephesians 4:11
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,” Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:11 mentions five types of people who are blessed with spiritual gifts: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher. These five are exceptional in that they are ruling ministry gifts bestowed upon those who have been called to ministry… Continue reading Spiritual Gifts in Ephesians 4:11
How to Give Thanks in Everything?
in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Being unthankful is the very essence of the unregenerate heart. The apostle Paul identified unbelievers as ungrateful: “For even though they knew God [through conscience and general revelation], they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but… Continue reading How to Give Thanks in Everything?
How Can I Please God?
God was pleased with the male and female He created. He said, “it was very good.” The first image of man created by God was pleasing to Him. However, we see many times that human beings are far from the image that God made them in. The sinfulness of mankind gives Him deep pain and sorrow. We… Continue reading How Can I Please God?
What are the different kinds of prayer?
1. Ejaculatory, by which the mind is directed to God on any emergency. It is derived from the word ejaculor, or dart or shoot out suddenly, and is therefore appropriate to describe this kind of prayer, which is made up of short sentences spontaneously springing from the mind. The Scriptures afford us many instances of ejaculatory prayer,… Continue reading What are the different kinds of prayer?
Prayers in the New Testament
I. Example and teaching of Jesus Christ The special character of the Fourth Gospel should be remembered. Of the Synoptics, Luke is specially instructive as to prayer (cf. Acts also). 1. Christ’s example 2. Christ’s teaching The range of prayer is chiefly for spiritual blessing (cf. Lord’s Prayer, and esp. Matthew 6:33), but not exclusively so (‘daily… Continue reading Prayers in the New Testament
Based on Acts 16:31, can we ask God to save our household?
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved —you and your household.” Acts 16:31 NIV The Philippian jailer is one context. There you’ve got the head of the household who has come to faith in Christ. I was brought up in a family that never went to church. My mother and… Continue reading Based on Acts 16:31, can we ask God to save our household?