Samuel was a covenant child, born to Hannah after the Lord answered her request and opened her womb. “And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a… Continue reading Our Words are not Empty
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Unlimited: The First Missionary To The Gentiles | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The First Missionary to the Gentiles Mar 27, 2024 1402 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has… Continue reading Unlimited: The First Missionary To The Gentiles | Good News Unlimited
God’s Reward for the Wicked
God will often allow us to see what happens to people who do wrong to others. Most times we become frustrated, when it seems like people continually thrive from doing wrong and taking people for granted. There are numerous examples of millionaires who pay their employees meagre wages while they take home large salaries. What… Continue reading God’s Reward for the Wicked
Where are the other nine?
Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance…(Luke 17:11-12) As we look at the context for today’s passage, we find that Jesus was traveling through a region usually avoided… Continue reading Where are the other nine?
Beyond religion: The universal wisdom offered by the Holy Bible
A picture of King Solomon. (Image from Wallpapers.com) One day, two women approached the royal palace of King Solomon, their eyes filled with desperation and sorrow. Their tale reached the wise king’s ears. The dispute was over a newborn baby, a tiny life hanging in the balance of maternal claims. The first woman, her face… Continue reading Beyond religion: The universal wisdom offered by the Holy Bible
How Jesus Changed Israel
As the worldwide celebration of Christmas overlaps with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, my thoughts have been increasingly on the question, “Did Christ’s coming change anything about how we as Christians should think about Israel?” Before Jesus, the Old Testament tells us that the Jewish nation of Israel was God’s chosen people. For you are a… Continue reading How Jesus Changed Israel
Lord Where Are You?
When was the last time you looked to heaven and cried, Lord, where are you? We’ve all had days like that, haven’t we? But somehow and in some way, the Lord comes through for us. Many times, however, before He intervenes, He’ll let us choose our own path. He did that for the nation of… Continue reading Lord Where Are You?
Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!
By Elizabeth Prata We’ve flowed through the first section of this series, in looking at verses that prophesy Jesus’ coming, His arrival, and His early life. Starting today, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Further Reading Ligonier: What does ‘the world’ mean in John 3:16?Understanding how undeserving… Continue reading Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Psalm126:5 NIV) Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy Psalm126:5 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
The phrase, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .” is repeated often in the book of Leviticus. That phrase introduces each new revelation from God to the nation of Israel. There have been times in my life when I have wished that God would just send a prophet to me to tell me… Continue reading And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty