And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. (Luke 4:4)
Human beings have a dual nature. We all have a physical part and a spiritual part. In the verse above, Jesus addresses how each part supports its life. Continue reading
Isaiah 9:6 gives us great insight into the person and work of the promised Messiah. The person of Jesus Christ is the only One who fills the qualifications mentioned in this verse.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
Eli was a priest who had been entrusted with the raising of young Samuel. The Bible provides some interesting insight into how God sometimes communicates with individuals through Samuel and Eli’s experiences. First, sometimes God speaks at an unexpected time.
And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; (1 Samuel 3:1-3) Continue reading
Nebuchadnezzar is one of the most infamous kings of the Old Testament. He conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the First Temple, and sent the Jews into exile or captivity. In Daniel chapter 4, however, the king is humbled by God. After Nebuchadnezzar boasts of his achievements, God gives him an odd mental disease (know in modern times as lycanthropy or porphyria) where he is forced to live as an animal for seven years. Continue reading
“But I don’t feel like it!” This is a common excuse I hear from my children on a regular basis when I ask them to do something. However, it is an excuse that adults often use as well. In the Christian life there are a number of practices we might call “Christian disciplines”. These include prayer, Bible study, worship, and witnessing. Too often we neglect these disciplines for no better reason than we just don’t feel like practicing them. Continue reading