The Old Testament is rich with shadows and types, people, events, and institutions that symbolically point to greater realities revealed in the New Testament. These patterns serve as a divine blueprint, showing how God’s redemptive plan has been woven...
As believers, we are called to honor God in every aspect of our lives, including how we treat our bodies and minds. The question of whether a believer should smoke marijuana to get high must be approached with Scripture as our guide. While the Bible does not...
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC. He was taken into captivity in 597 BC during the second deportation of Jews by King Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:10-16). Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry began five years...
The number 40 carries significant meaning throughout the Bible. It often symbolizes a period of testing, trial, judgment, or preparation. By examining its occurrences, we see a pattern of God’s purposes unfolding through these periods, culminating in...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-5" data-scroll-anchor="true"> The first direct mention of fasting as a spiritual practice appears in Judges...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="true"> The concept of forsaking the fellowship is rooted in Hebrews 10:24-25, where the...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="true"> Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God, purified...
The Song of Solomon (also called the Song of Songs) is a beautiful, poetic book of the Bible that addresses love, marriage, intimacy, and the relationship between a husband and wife. Written by King Solomon, the book is a celebration of marital love as designed by...
In the New Testament, the breaking of physical chains from Paul serves as a powerful demons/">demonstration of God’s deliverance. While this was a historical and miraculous event, it also symbolizes the spiritual reality of being set free from the bondage...
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...
