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...
John the Baptist preached righteousness without compromise, but his boldness cost him everything. His imprisonment, his question to Jesus, and his beheading are a sobering lesson in truth, courage, and the cost of discipleship. Why John Was Imprisoned Herod Antipas...
In Genesis 2:18, God declares, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” The Hebrew word translated “helper” is ezer (עֵזֶר). It is the term God chose when describing the creation of woman. Yet...
Zechariah was a priest from the division of Abijah, one of the 24 priestly courses established by King David. Luke 1:5 introduces him, “There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of...
Tribulation is not something we naturally rejoice in, yet Scripture commands us to see it differently. James 1:2–3 begins this truth, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” This...
The idea of a generational curse is the belief that sin, judgment, or misfortune is passed down from one generation to another due to the sins of the forefathers. This concept finds its primary mention in the Law given to Moses. Exodus 20:5 declares, “For I, the...
Few passages in Scripture have been more misunderstood, misapplied, or weaponized than Paul’s words, “Let your women keep silent in the churches.” Taken out of context, it sounds like Paul is silencing half the Church. But rightly divided, with care to the grammar,...
There is great weight in a name. Names in the Bible often reflect character, calling, or destiny. But the name “Christian” didn’t begin as a badge of honor, it was a label of mockery. Yet it is the name we now hold dearly, a name that connects us to Christ Himself....
