Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Some psalms are called wisdom psalms because they make a case for the primary importance of wisdom or instruct readers in dealing with questions, issues, and doubts that arise in life (see Pss 1, 14, 25, 34, 37, 39, 49, 73, 78, 90, 91, 111, 112, 127, 128, 131, 133, 139). Many other psalms contain elements of wisdom teaching (see Continue reading Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life
Have you ever felt like your prayers are not being answered or heard by God? Maybe your prayers are being hindered by one or more of the following 10 things. Let’s see what the Bible says about fixing them so you can have a stronger, more vibrant prayer life that allows you to experience the fullness of God’s presence and Continue reading 10 ways prayers are hindered (#5 is shocking)
When Samuel was sent to anoint a new king to replace Saul, he fell into a common trap. It’s not about appearance, countenance, height, or stature. It’s all about the heart. When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed!” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, Continue reading Don’t judge by appearance, countenance, height, or stature, because the LORD looks at the heart
If we lived 2,000 years ago, what would a church service look like? How did they meet? And why couldn’t it work like that today? 1 Corinthians 14:26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and Continue reading How did the early church meet together?
Jesus warned against hypocritical groups who try to have godliness through their own rules and regulations above the commandments of God and setting their own rulers above the Holy Spirit in the lives of their congregation… Jesus told them, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites in Scripture: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Continue reading A form of godliness (show of religion, piety, holiness, outward righteousness)