The Sabbath is not man’s idea, it is God’s. Long before there was a law, before there was a nation of Israel, before Moses received commandments on Mount Sinai, there was the seventh day. And it was sanctified by God Himself. The Sabbath in Creation The...
Ephesians 1:4 is one of the most discussed verses in the New Testament, and often one of the most misinterpreted. Paul writes, “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”...
God has a personal covenant Name in Scripture... the four Hebrew letters often written as YHWH. In English Bibles (including the NKJV) this Name is usually represented by “LORD” in all caps. For clarity in this study, we will refer to the divine Name as...
This study will explore what “blessing” and “curse” mean in Scripture, how these words are used, and how they culminate in the cross of Jesus Christ. We will look closely at the Old and New Testaments, trace covenant promises and warnings,...
1 Corinthians 2 pulls back the curtain on how God works. Paul says God’s plan to save the world centers on “Jesus Christ and Him crucified”, and it is so unexpected that both human rulers and demonic powers missed it. He writes, “which none...
Bethel, meaning “House of God” in Hebrew, appears repeatedly in Scripture as a place of divine encounters, covenant renewal, and both faith and failure. It becomes a recurring symbol of worship, promise, and God’s presence. Let's explore the...
The New Covenant is the climax of God’s redemptive plan. All previous covenants, the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. They all point forward to this covenant, which is established through Jesus Christ and sealed in His blood. This is the covenant of...
The Davidic Covenant is one of the most profound covenants in Scripture, centering on God’s promise to David of an eternal kingdom and throne. This covenant moves the redemptive plan forward, narrowing the promise from a nation (Israel) to a royal lineage...
The declaration “The LORD said to my Lord” is foundational to understanding Christ’s divine identity and relationship with the Father. In this brief psalm, David, the anointed king and prophetic servant, speaks words that reach beyond his own life...
Joseph of Arimathea may appear briefly in the Gospels, but in that brevity, his actions speak volumes. He emerges as a man of courage, compassion, and deep devotion. He provided a tomb for Jesus and honoring Him at the end of His earthly life. A Wealthy, Honorable...
