David knew that no mortal including himself was fully righteous but sinful. He also knew sinners were disqualified from God’s favour yet he continued to receive God’s favour. In his confused mind, he asked God in 2Samuel 7: 18, who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, Read more
Some of us do not know who we are, hence the nature of the relationship we must have with God. True knowledge will not only humble us before God but cause us to appreciate him. David knew that he was a nobody but a mere shepherd boy, and the least Read more
As a ritual with the Israelites, those who were afflicted by contagious diseases such as leprosy, etc. were required to be certified as clean or unclean by the High Priest. Some diseases were believed to be spiritual, hence needed spiritual certification. The High Priests were the custodians of God’s divine Read more
It sounds preposterous when we ask for what is food and drink. Food and drink are for our sustenance. Physical food and drink satisfy the body, spiritual food and drink satisfy the soul. The body is a material element; the soul is spiritual. We satisfy the soul by our good Read more
At the waters of Meribath-Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin from Egypt, the Israelites including Moses and Aaron broke faith and covenant with God. On approaching Canaan, the promised land, God said to Moses in Deuteronomy 32: 49-52 ascend this mountain of Abarim, Mount Nebo… and view the land of Read more
Samson was the pride of the Jews. He had indomitable power and spirit. The Philistines were sorely eager to subdue him. They engaged Samson’s wife Delilah, a daughter of Philistine to assist her kindred to execute their plot. Delilah, full of deceptive love said to Samson in Judges 16: 6 Read more
In truth Pilate did not find Jesus guilty by the preferred charges against him. He, being a historical witness to the daily events against Jesus, and aware of the ill motives of the Jewish religious leaders, said in John 18: 31 take him yourselves and judge him according to your Read more
When Jesus was brought before Pilate, he found him not guilty by the preferred charges. Upon agitation that he perverts justice to pronounce Jesus guilty, Pilate said in John 18: 31 take him yourselves and judge him according to your law. See also Luke 19: 22. Jesus needed acquittal according Read more
Martha sought help from Jesus to heal her brother Lazarus. However, Jesus went after Lazarus had died three days earlier and placed in the tomb and sealed it with a tombstone. Jesus, on his arrival, asked Martha in John 11: 39 take away the stone. Jesus can only access us Read more
Submitting to God means an acknowledgement that God is superior in all matters affecting our lives. God demands that we submit to him which must be voluntary. Hebrews 5: 7 says in the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the Read more