David had sinned. Then he ordered a census of Israel, which is something God did not command. It was an act rooted in pride and control, not dependent on the Lord. The result was judgment. God gave David three choices for punishment: famine, fleeing before enemies,...
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus opens with a list of blessings that define the heart of Kingdom living. These are not mere suggestions for behavior, they describe the character of those who are truly His. Each Beatitude is rich with truth and finds harmony with...
Paul’s exhortation to “put off the old man” and “put on the new” speaks to every believer’s transformation in Christ. It is not about moral improvement alone, but about being renewed in the very image of the Creator through redemption. Who Is the “Old Man”? Who Is...
The stories of Susanna (Daniel 13) and Bel and the Dragon (Daniel 14) appear in the Septuagint but are absent from the Hebrew Masoretic Text and all ancient Hebrew or Aramaic manuscripts. These narratives, while morally edifying, display characteristics...
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus entered a battlefield of agony. His sweat became like blood. In that moment, He revealed God’s full identification with human suffering, and as our High Priest, He sympathizes with every fear, temptation, and struggle....
“Tetelestai” was the final cry of Jesus on the cross. This single Greek word carries the meaning of completion, payment, and fulfillment, declaring that salvation had been fully accomplished. The Meaning of “Tetelestai” In John 19:30, the Bible records: “When Jesus...
The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through...
Jesus used the image of wineskins and wine to reveal a powerful truth about the incompatibility of old religious forms with the new life and covenant He was bringing. His words were not about agriculture, they were about hearts, covenants, and the radical...
Jesus’ words about the camel and the eye of a needle are among His most sobering. He wasn't using exaggeration for effect, He was declaring a spiritual reality about wealth, pride, and salvation. Let's examine this statement and its surrounding context to...
The Bible places Golgotha (the “Place of the Skull”) just outside Jerusalem’s walls in the first century context, but its name, meaning, and significance invite deeper reflection. Let’s walk through the Gospel accounts, understand why it’s called Golgotha, and...
