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Fasting: A Spiritual Practice

The first direct mention of fasting as a spiritual practice appears in Judges 20:26, where the Israelites sought the Lord after suffering defeat in battle: "Then all the children of Israel, that is, all the people, went up and came to the house of God and wept. They sat there before the Lord and fasted that day until evening; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord." Here, fasting was tied to deep sorrow, repentance, and a desperate seeking of God’s guidance. Although fasting may have been practiced earlier, this explicit mention provides a foundation for...

The concept of forsaking the fellowship is rooted in Hebrews 10:24-25, where the writer exhorts believers, saying, "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." To forsake the fellowship means to willfully abandon gathering with other believers. It is not about occasional absence due to circumstances beyond control but refers to a deliberate rejection of the body of Christ and the communal life we are...

Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God, purified from sin, and made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. The word itself comes from the root meaning "to be holy" or "to set apart." It signifies being separated from the world and sin and dedicated to God's purposes. In 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Paul writes, "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality." Sanctification is God's will for every believer, emphasizing a life that reflects His holiness (Leviticus 20:26, "And you shall be holy to Me, for I the...

Water carries profound symbolism in Scripture. It often represents judgment, death, or chaos. At the same time, God uses water as a means of deliverance, pointing to Jesus Christ as our path through the waters of judgment into life. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, water consistently demonstrates God's power to both judge and save. The Sea as a Symbol of Judgment The sea in Scripture often symbolizes chaos, judgment, and judgement from God: Revelation 13:1 describes the beast rising from the sea: “Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea,...

Many people call the model prayer in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer,” but if we truly look at Scripture, John 17 contains the Lord’s actual prayer. In John 17, Jesus speaks to the Father in an intimate, heartfelt way. He prays for Himself, for the disciples, and for all future believers. John 17:1 says, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.” Here, Jesus prays to the Father concerning His mission on earth and the glory that comes through His obedience. He then prays for the disciples in John 17:15: “I do not pray that You should take them out of...

Apostasy is a grave and sobering concept in Scripture. The term “apostasy” refers to a falling away, a rebellion, or a deliberate abandonment of faith or truth. In the New Testament, the Greek word used is apostasia, which appears in passages such as 2 Thessalonians 2:3. Apostasy can occur at both the personal and corporate levels, and while the manifestations differ, both forms are serious warnings for the believer and the church. This study will explore individual apostasy, where a person departs from a faith they never truly embraced, and corporate apostasy, where the church as a body...

God’s nature and character are revealed through Scripture, giving us profound insight into who He is and how He relates to His creation. Among His many attributes, three stand out as foundational to understanding His greatness: omniscience (all-knowing), omnipotence (all-powerful), and omnipresence (present everywhere). Let’s explore these characteristics along with others that define God’s perfection. God Is Omniscient (All-Knowing) God’s omniscience means He knows everything—past, present, and future. Nothing is hidden from Him. Psalm 147:5: "Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His...

The concept of being filled with the Spirit is essential to the Christian life. In Ephesians 5:18, Paul commands believers, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” The Greek word for "filled" here is plēroō, often used to describe filling to capacity, such as wind filling the sails of a ship. This imagery beautifully illustrates how the Holy Spirit empowers and directs us, moving us in alignment with God's will. The Command to Be Filled Being filled with the Spirit is a command, not a suggestion. Paul contrasts this filling with...

The concept of holiness is woven throughout Scripture, defining who God is and what He calls His people to be. The word "holy" originates from the Hebrew word קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh) in the Old Testament and the Greek word ἅγιος (hagios) in the New Testament. At its core, "holy" means to be set apart, pure, and dedicated to God. God’s Holiness: The Essence of His Character The Bible consistently emphasizes that God is holy. In Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim cry out: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!" God’s holiness is His otherness—His transcendence and...

Romans 9:13 is a deeply discussed passage, often misunderstood. Paul quotes Malachi 1:2-3: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” This verse is not about God arbitrarily deciding individual salvation. Rather, it is a declaration of God’s covenantal purposes for nations and His plan to bring salvation to the whole world, including the Gentiles. This study will focus on the biblical context of Romans 9, its connections to Israel and the Gentiles, and its ultimate conclusion in Romans 11, showing that God’s goal is to provoke Israel to return to Him. Love and Hate: A Contextual...

Fasting: A Spiritual Practice

Forsaking the Fellowship

Sanctification: Being Made Holy

Water: Symbolism of Judgement and Deliverance

The Real Lord’s Prayer: John 17

Apostasy: Individual and Corporate

The Characteristics of God: All Powerful

Being Filled with the Spirit: Moved by the Wind of God

Holy: What Does it Mean to be Holy?

Romans 9: Jacob I Loved, but Esau I Hated

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