My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge! Because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me and since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children (Hos. 4:6). “My People Perish for a Lack of Knowledge” The phrase “My people perish for a lack of knowledge,” found in Hosea 4:6,…
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and plead the widow’s cause” (Isa. 61:8). A Reflection on Justice Through the Lens of Scripture The Bible is a timeless guide that emphasizes justice as a foundational principle of divine will and human responsibility. We live in a world rife with grave injustice. Vulnerable citizens and…
“The Helper is the Holy Spirit. The Father will send Him in My name. He will teach you all things. He will bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” Understanding the Spirit’s Leadership in the Life of a Believer The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the “Helper” in the Bible. It is a divine…
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come (Jn. 16:13). The Role of the Holy Spirit in a Believer’s Life The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is central…
For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want (Gal. 5:17). Living in the Flesh The concept of “living in the flesh” is outlined in Galatians 5. It captures the tension between human nature…
”… thus nullifying the word of God through your tradition that you have handed on. And you do many things like this.” (Mark 7:13) Reflections on Mark 7:13 In Mark 7, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes. They accuse His disciples of violating Jewish traditions. This is because the disciples do not adhere to the ritual of washing their hands…
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come (Matt. 24:14).” Matthew 24:14 states, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” This verse, found in the Gospel of Matthew,…
“God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne” (Ps. 47:8). Understanding the Eternal Reign of God The concept of God’s Kingdom surpassing earthly kingdoms is a profound and central theme in the Bible. It conveys the ultimate authority of God over all creation. It also highlights the defining contrast between the transient, often flawed nature of…
And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come (Matt. 24:14). Warnings, Hope, and a Call to Righteousness Matthew 24:14 and the verses surrounding it offer an extraordinary lens. They delve into the prophetic teachings of Jesus about the end times. They also explore…
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