Glorify Christ!
The story of Balaam is first mentioned in the book of Numbers in chapters 22 to 24. Take some time to read these chapters to understand the context. The story revolves around Balak, the king of Moab, asking Balaam to curse Israel for a reward. Israel was on their way to the promised land and …
1 Kings 22:19-23 “And Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; and the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And …
When we read through the Old and New Testaments, fasting is associated with solemn prayer. Examples of fasting are usually associated with mourning, grieving, repentance or when making critical decisions. At other times fasting takes place when the people needed God’s favour, provision, and protection in a time of trial. An example of this was …
Exodus 20:5 “You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me,” In this passage, God declares that He is a “jealous” God. How are …
It is quite common for Christians to assume that all sins are equal to God. It could be because the Bible teaches that any sin separates us from God. Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God“. James 2:10 also says, “For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in …
We have often heard the term “lukewarm Christian” used in church, and we have a vague understanding of what it means. Let us look at scripture to get a complete understanding of its meaning and to self-examine our relationship with Jesus, measuring if we are hot, cold, or lukewarm? One of the most popular passages …