The Nature of God

Bethel: From the House of God to the Heart of Worship

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 significance of Bethel...

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The New Covenant: Grace Sealed in the Blood of Christ

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 grace in...

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The Noahic Covenant: God’s Promise of Preservation

The Noahic Covenant is one of the foundational covenants of Scripture. Made between God, Noah, and all living creatures after the flood, it reveals critical truths about God’s mercy, His governance over creation, and His faithfulness to His promises. This covenant...

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The Threshing Floor of Araunah: The Heart of True Worship

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,...

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Death in the Pot: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Elisha, a prophet of God returns to Gilgal at a time of crisis. “And Elisha returned to Gilgal, and there was a famine in the land. Now the sons of the prophets were sitting before him; and he said to his servant, ‘Put on the large pot, and boil stew for the sons...

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Let My Lord Say to My Lord: Psalm 110

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 and point to the...

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The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness

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...

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The God of Israel: The True God

The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through...

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Lily of the Valley: The Tender Bridegroom

The title “Lily of the Valley” reveals Jesus’s tender beauty, purity, and sacrificial affection. Its biblical use speaks of His unique worth, the fragrance of His presence, and the blessedness of intimacy with Him. Where It First Appears: Song of Solomon The phrase...

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