Christians are hidden with Christ in God

Christians are hidden with Christ in God

What does it mean to be hidden with Christ in God? Let’s examine this passage in Colossians. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you Continue reading Christians are hidden with Christ in God

El Roi – “The God Who Sees”

El Roi, the God who sees, watches our struggles, searches our hearts, cares about us, and rewards those who seek Him with pure hearts

The name El Roi, meaning “The God Who Sees,” is a powerful reminder of God’s omnipresence and omniscience. This name is first introduced in Genesis 16:13-14, where Hagar, Sarai’s maidservant, encounters God in the wilderness. In her moment of despair and isolation, she discovers a profound truth about God’s nature—that He sees and cares for her. This Bible study will Continue reading El Roi – “The God Who Sees”

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

“Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name” a model for how believers are to approach God, not just in prayer but in every aspect of their lives, seeking to honor His name in all they do

The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13, begins with the invocation, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” This opening phrase is rich with theological significance and offers a profound entry point into understanding the nature of prayer, God’s character, and our relationship with Him. Let’s break down this phrase and connect it with Old Testament teachings, including Continue reading Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

This concept of sin might seem overwhelming for someone who is approaching the Bible for the first time. Throughout its pages, a recurring emphasis on sin and judgment emerges, revealing their significance within the biblical narrative. Sin is presented as a pervasive and deeply rooted reality that separates humanity from God, while judgment is a punishment for violating God’s perfect Continue reading Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving

Every epic fantasy victory is based on David's psalm of thanksgiving

Here is David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving for God delivering him out of the hands of all his enemies rewritten as an epic fantasy victory. On the jagged heights of Mount Ziph, David, the King of Bethlehem, stands, gazing into the newborn dawn. His armor, scarred from numerous battles, catches the first light of day as he raises his voice to Continue reading Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving