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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Be children in mischief, adults in righteousness
By Elizabeth Prata Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. (1 Corinthians 14:20) In the verse above, Paul is admonishing the Corinthians for over-valuing tongues (glossolalia). The church was entranced by the ‘show’ of tongues and interpretation of tongues. They had become unduly entranced by… Continue reading Be children in mischief, adults in righteousness
Prayer that utters mysteries – 1 Cor 14:2
“For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 14:2 In 1 Corinthians 14, the Apostle Paul unveils the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues, which was prominent in the Corinthian church, and provides insights… Continue reading Prayer that utters mysteries – 1 Cor 14:2