Have you ever raised a desperate plea, only to be met with deafening silence? The pain of unanswered prayer can be intense, leaving us feeling lost and questioning our faith. But what if silence is not denial, but relaxation? The Bible is filled with stories of people whose prayers seemed to go unanswered for a…
Life is full with confusion and challenges that can leave us feeling anxious and awed. However, the Bible reminds us that God’s timing and purpose are flawless. The Word of God share hope and comfort as we learn to trust His promises and understand His ways. Some key lessons and passages to help us navigate…
The story of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is an excellent portrayal of faith and how God reveals himself to us in unexpected ways. After Jesus’ crucifixion, disciples Cleopas and another unnamed companion were terribly sad as they went from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They are unaware that Jesus is accompanying them on this voyage,…
The Bible presents contrasting stories of two cities that received divine warnings: Sodom and Gomorrah, and Nineveh. Both faced potential destruction, but their responses and ultimate fates reveal valuable lessons about listening to God’s voice and the power of repentance. Sodom and Gomorrah: Destruction for Ignoring the Warning The story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis…
One of the most enduring and endearing images of the Bible is the picture of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It is a picture of the fact that Jesus cares for and guides his flock, to be sure, but the metaphor has further significance because shepherds were important characters in Jesus’ own world. So by…
Envision yourself in the desert, confused and given up hope. A shrub bursts suddenly into flames, but it is not consumed by fire! This is a striking scene from Exodus 3 where Moses encountered God. In this meeting, God discloses to Moses His mighty name “I AM WHO I AM.” This could appear unusual at…
Disagreements occur – it is a reality of life, even between friends and fellow Christians. Nevertheless, the Bible provides amazing guidelines on how to resolve these issues in a way that will honor God and maintain peace. Here are some key points: Patch Things Up Rather Than Tear Them Apart 23 “Therefore, if you are offering…
The book of Leviticus often seen as an complex part of the Old Testament holds meaning, in understanding Gods plan for salvation. A key aspect of this is atonement, which involves reconciling or making up for wrongdoing and is central, to the teachings found in Leviticus. In this book atonement is mainly achieved through a…