It becomes clear as we read through the scriptures that the children of God ought to give thanks everywhere and in every situation to God Almighty. Thanksgiving is essentially an “offering of thanks” to God for His gifts and mighty works in our life. It is an expression of our complete dependence on God and, …
Understanding “Light and Darkness” phrases in the Bible
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see many instances where light and darkness phrases are used both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is a developing theme that runs throughout scripture and is symbolic of an ethical duality. Light is often used as a symbol of the saving presence of God …
What does it mean to bear fruit as a Christian?
The Bible is clear, and it teaches that, as a disciple of Christ, we are to be fruitful; that is, we are to be productive. But what does it mean to ”bear fruit” as a disciple of Christ? Fruitfulness is something God purposes for all His people from the beginning to the end. John 15:16 …
What does “deny himself take up his cross and follow me” mean (Matthew 16:24-26)?
In Matthew 16:21-23, Jesus foretells His death and resurrection, and after that, he teaches His disciples about “taking up your cross and following Jesus”. So what did Jesus mean by saying in Matthew 16:24, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”? Jesus is teaching two …
Why did Moses create a bronze snake for healing (Numbers 21:4-9)?
In Numbers 21:4-9, we read the account where the Israelites set out from Mount Hor by the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom, but the people became impatient and spoke out against God and Moses. They complained about not having food and water, calling the food they had worthless, and loathing it. …
How do we do greater works than Jesus (John 14:12)?
The teaching in John 14 comes after Jesus completes His public ministry, predicting one of the disciples will betray Him and foretelling Peter’s denial (John 12:36 to 13:38). So, Jesus now encourages His disciples by asking them not to be troubled by these events. He will be going away to prepare a place for them …