Hannah was the first wife of Elkanah, a man from the tribe of Ephraim. Though deeply loved by her husband, she bore the weight of barrenness, while his second wife, Peninnah, had children and mocked her continually (1 Samuel 1:6). In ancient Israel, to be barren...
Psalm 8 is a Psalm of David, as the inscription clearly states: “To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David.” David, the shepherd-king, wrote many of his Psalms under the open sky, and this one reflects the awe of a man who often...
Let's walk through the Scriptures and seek the full counsel of God on the subject of fighting, war, and pacifism. The Lord is not silent on this issue, and His heart is revealed through His actions, commands, and the teachings of Christ.The first place we must...
The first man we encounter with a divine relocation is Enoch. Genesis 5:24 tells us, “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Hebrews 11:5 clarifies, “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was...
The Johannine Comma is one of the most significant textual affirmations of the Trinity in Scripture and refers to verses 1 John 5:7–8 which read as follows in the King James Version, which both follow the Textus Receptus: “For there are three that bear...
God's faithfulness to His people is woven from Genesis to Revelation. From the very beginning, His covenant with His people included the promise of His presence. In Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses tells Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be...
The term “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” comes directly from the words of Jesus. In Matthew 12:31-32, He says, “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men....
In a world full of confusion, weakness, and weariness, God did not leave us to navigate life alone. He gave us the Holy Spirit, our constant Helper, Comforter, and Guide, to walk with us in truth, strengthen us in struggle, and fill us with enduring joy. Jesus...
In John 7:15, the people marvel, saying:“And the Jews marveled, saying, ‘How does this Man know letters, having never studied?’” This was not a compliment; it was confusion mixed with suspicion. The word “letters” refers to...
To wait on the Lord is not passive idleness or spiritual laziness; it is an active, expectant, faith-filled posture of the heart. It is trusting fully in the timing, power, and purpose of God without rushing ahead in the strength of the flesh. Waiting involves...
