Matthew 6:11 KJV Give us this day our daily bread. When we see that this is a simple petition for the needs of the everyday, certain tremendous truths emerge from it. (i) It tells us that God cares for our bodies. Jesus showed us that; he spent so much time healing men’s diseases and satisfying… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11 Continued)
Category: Bible Study
What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. (Galatians 5:17–18) Along with many others in the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)
Matthew 6:11 KJV – Give us this day our daily bread. One would have thought that this is the one petition of the Lord’s Prayer about the meaning of which there could have been no possible doubt. It seems on the face of it to be the simplest and the most direct of them all.… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)
What Amazed Jesus About the Centurion’s Faith?
For this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. “For I also am a man placed under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes,… Continue reading What Amazed Jesus About the Centurion’s Faith?
Who was Molech / Moloch in the Bible?
Molech (or Moloch, Milcom) was the national god of the Ammonites, whose land bordered Israel’s territory east of Jordan. A well known feature of the worship of Molech was the sacrifice of children by fire, a practice that in Israel carried the death penalty ( Leviticus 18:21; Leviticus 20:2-5; 2 Kings 23:10; Jeremiah 32:35). When Solomon married an Ammonite wife,… Continue reading Who was Molech / Moloch in the Bible?
Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10 Continued)
Matthew 6:10 KJVThy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. From what we have already seen it becomes clear that the most important thing in the world is to obey the will of God; the most important words in the world are “Thy will be done.” But it is… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10 Continued)
Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Timothy (Tĭm’O-Thy, Τιμόθεος, Honoring God), also called Timotheus, was one of the best known of Paul’s companions and fellow-laborers. He was of Derbe or Lystra, both cities of Lycaonia (Acts 16:1, 14:6). His father was a Greek, but his mother a Jewess (2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15). The instructions and prayers of his pious mother and grandmother,… Continue reading Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey
Apostle Paul’s second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22. It took place from 49 AD to 52 AD. The second missionary journey began with an unfortunate disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, which resulted in their separation, Barnabas going to the island of Cyprus, and Paul to the mainland. (Acts 15:36-40) The apostle chose as his… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey
Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10)
Matthew 6:10 Let your Kingdom come: Let your will be done, as in heaven, so also on earth. The phrase The Kingdom of God is characteristic of the whole New Testament. No phrase is used oftener in prayer and in preaching and in Christian literature. It is, therefore, of primary importance that we should be clear… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10)
Lord’s Prayer Series: The Prayer For Reverence ( Matthew 6:9 Continued)
Matthew 6:9b: hallowed be your name. Is there, then, one word in English for giving to God the unique place which his nature and character demand? There is such a word, and the word is reverence. This petition is a prayer that we should be enabled to reverence God as God deserves to be reverenced.… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Prayer For Reverence ( Matthew 6:9 Continued)