Hagar always tried to run away from her problems instead of facing them with the help of God. Even when others kept troubling her God led her with His grace. Strengths: 1. Even though situations were tough, she completely obeyed God and His words. 2. God helped to raise her son and all by herself...
There was once a bridge, which spanned a large river. During most of the day, the bridge sat with its length running up and down the river paralleled with the banks, allowing ships to pass through freely on both sides of the bridge. But at a certain time each day, a train would come along and the...
Today’s verse: Matthew 13:23 “But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-23 Even after listening to the word of God many do not repent. Why is...
Today’s verse: Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Scripture: Matthew 12: 38-50 One who believes without seeing (Matthew 12:38-50): Many believe in Jesus because they are amazed by the miracles He did. But Jesus said, Blessed, are...
Today’s verse: Matthew 12: 33 … a tree is known by its fruit. Scripture: Matthew 12: 22-37 People out of jealousy instead of appreciating the good works, sometimes talk bad about it. In today’s portion, we can see what the people and Pharisees said seeing Jesus doing miracles and what reply Jesus...
Today’s verse: Psalm 68: 4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before Him. Scripture: Psalm 68: 1-18 This Psalm is considered to be sung when David along with thirty thousand men brought the ark of God to Jerusalem (2 Samuel...
He is a puzzle. All of a sudden he appears in the Bible in a small part. He was a king of Salem who was also the priest of Most High God even before Israel was formed. When Abraham found that Melchizedek was the priest of the Most High God whom he serves, he gave tithe from everything he had.Some...
Guest of Honor: Jesus ChristDate: Every day. He’s always around, so the date is flexible.Time: Whenever you’re ready, (please don’t be late, though; or you’ll miss out on all the fun).Place: In our heart… He’ll meet you there (you’ll hear Him knock)Attire: Come as you are… grubbies are okay. He’ll...
Today’s verse: Matthew 12: 18 “Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen,My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased!I will put My Spirit upon Him,And He will declare justice to Gentiles. Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21 Today’s passage teaches us how to face opposition, accusations, and questions about...
Today’s verse: Matthew 11: 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Scripture: Matthew 11: 20-30 What is God’s word for those who repent to God and those who live according to their wish without tasting the love of God even after listening to several sermons...
Today’s verse: Psalm 66:20 Blessed be God,Who has not turned away my prayer,Nor His mercy from me! Scripture: 66 David who had to endure a lot of pain and trouble kept praising God. The last verse in this chapter ends with the statement Blessed be God. When we question the verse why we get the...
The first man to whom God changed the name was Abraham. God changed Abram which means “exalted father” to Abraham which means “father of a multitude.” The same God changes our names from sinner to God’s child. Abraham who almost offered his son as a sacrifice to God is considered as a sign of God...