There’s something striking about ancient wisdom written with the simplicity of nature. Proverbs 27:19 gives us a short statement with profound theological and practical implications: “As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the...
Manhood is not defined by strength, wealth, or pride, but by responsibility, holiness, and courage under God. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture paints a consistent picture of what it means to be a man. The measure of manhood is not how loudly one speaks, but...
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.”...
Two mountains rise over the valley of Shechem in central Israel. Mount Gerizim stands to the south, Mount Ebal to the north. Between them the Lord staged a covenant drama that still speaks. One mountain was appointed for blessing, the other for curse. The people...
Few phrases are as central to the gospel as Jesus’ words: “You must be born again.” (John 3:7). Those words were spoken to Nicodemus, a teacher of Israel. This command revealed that salvation is not gained by lineage, learning, or law-keeping, but...
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...
