In John 20:19-23, Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection and commissions the disciples to continue the work of Christ by giving them the Holy Spirit. John 20:21-22 says, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said …
No one has seen God, but Christ makes Him known (John 1:18)
This passage in John 1:18 speaks about the fact that no one has seen God, yet “the only God” (Jesus Christ) who is at the Father’s side has made him known. In John 1:1-18, the focus is all on Jesus Christ. The chapter begins before the world began and in the place where God dwells with …
Does Jesus heal today?
The question of healing is essential to understand and apply in a believer’s life. It is a valid question that needs to be asked and understood biblically. The simple answer is, “Yes, Jesus still heals today.” But to understand “healing”, we also need to understand it correctly according to the word of God. The New …
What does being baptized into Moses mean (1 Corinthians 10:2)?
In this chapter, Paul teaches the Corinthian church to flee idol worship and to withhold themselves from appearing to support demonic practices. Ultimately they must be willing to put away their freedoms and rights so that it may not hinder others from coming to Christ and for the glory of God. So, Paul is addressing …
Why was Moses not allowed to enter the promised land (Numbers 20:2-13)?
In Numbers 20, we read about the incident where the people of Israel quarrelled with Moses because there was no water for the community. They complained, saying in Numbers 20:4-5, “Why have you brought the assembly of the LORD into this wilderness, that we should die here, both we and our cattle? And why have you …
Judge. Lawgiver. King. (Isaiah 33:22)
Isaiah 33:22 “For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us.” Isaiah 33:1-24 is a final “woe” on the oppressors of Judah, declaring that God will be the defender of His people and that He will judge those oppressing His people, concluding with God being exalted while Judah repents of their sin. This passage in …