The book of Numbers contains prayers found within narrative sections, but it also contains a whole chapter of rules about a certain type of prayer. There are two intercessions, one blessing, a two-part petition, and a whole section of guidelines about offering prayer-vows. The two blessings are part of the story of Israel wandering the… Continue reading Introduction to the Prayers of Numbers ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Introduction to the Prayers of Joshua ‣ Praying Through the Bible
The book of Joshua is interesting because of its presentation of opposing themes. On the one hand, the story demonstrates God’s faithfulness to His people. He had promised them their own land, and in the book of Joshua, He gives it to them. On the other hand, the book full of instances where the people… Continue reading Introduction to the Prayers of Joshua ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Introduction to the prayers of Genesis ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Genesis means “beginning,” and that is what this book describes: the beginning of the world and the beginning of the people of Israel. The first four chapters are like an epic, with no set time or place. There is a lot to learn about who God is, why he created humans, and what the relationship… Continue reading Introduction to the prayers of Genesis ‣ Praying Through the Bible
What Does The Bible Say About Jealousy? A Warning To Avoid This Sinful Desire
Our world today is corrupted by the greed of evil desires. Instead of loving; they hate. Celebrating a friend’s success has also become a thorn in the flesh for others. It is time every human pay attention to what the Bible says about jealousy Have you felt jealous of someone before? I believe about 99.9% of my… Continue reading What Does The Bible Say About Jealousy? A Warning To Avoid This Sinful Desire
What The Bible Says About Prayer – Part 4 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
What The Bible Says About Prayer – Part 4 This is the final part of our 4 part Bible study series on prayer. What The Bible Says About Prayer – Part 4 closes out this series by looking into spiritual warfare and the great power and potential of prayer. We also look into how God… Continue reading What The Bible Says About Prayer – Part 4 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
The Importance of Fellowship in the Bible: What the Bible Says About Fellowship and What it Really Means
Fellowship in the Bible What does the Bible say about fellowship? Throughout the Bible, fellowship is celebrated as an essential spiritual practice. In coming together to worship God, cooperate in his work, and strive for unity of heart and mind through obedience to His will, we can be closer to each other, united by a… Continue reading The Importance of Fellowship in the Bible: What the Bible Says About Fellowship and What it Really Means
Is Timing Everything? What the Bible says About Timing our Words
When I think about timing I always think about romantic comedies. The creators of romantic comedies know exactly how to perfectly tease out the timing to the couple finally falling in love at the end. But we are on the edge of our seats while we watch with our popcorn knowing that the guy loves the girl… Continue reading Is Timing Everything? What the Bible says About Timing our Words
Gold and silver: What the Bible says about materialism
In this materialistic society, it’s easy to succumb to the allure of wealth, power, and the never-ending pursuit of acquiring more. Unfortunately, even among Christians, the insidious temptation of greed can take hold. It then leads us away from the teachings of the Bible and distorts our priorities. As you navigate through this material world,… Continue reading Gold and silver: What the Bible says about materialism
What the Bible says about broken families
A little girl with a stuffed toy. (Photo by Pixabay from Pexels) Have you ever wondered about the untold stories behind broken families? Those shattered dreams, lost connections, and the lasting impact they leave on individuals and society? While we may often witness the surface-level effects of broken families, such as divorce rates or custody… Continue reading What the Bible says about broken families
What Does The Bible Say About War? | A Lesson For The World Today
When we strive for peace, love and unity, the evil ones also try to disrupt them —because of their greed for power, money and material wealth. Let’s figure out what the Bible says about war War isn’t a new thing to humans. As the world increases in knowledge, and population —the growth of evil also… Continue reading What Does The Bible Say About War? | A Lesson For The World Today