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 demons/">demonic powers missed it. He writes,...
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...
In the wilderness, Jesus faced temptation as our representative, led by the Spirit into a battleground of hunger, temptation, and identity. His victory affirms His perfect obedience. Obedience of the Second Adam, and serves as the blueprint for how we stand against...
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...
“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...
