Scripture says in Psalm 41: 1-3, Blessed are those who have regard for the weak (poor); the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them- they are counted among the blessed in the land- he does not give them over to the desire of their Read more
Jesus was an overcomer over Satan. Hebrews 4: 15 says, for we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been tempted in every way just as we are- yet he did not sin. As an overcomer, we Read more
Our anchor text is in Revelation 2: 7: To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. In addition, to the one who is victorious, James 1: 12 says, blessed is the one who Read more
Spiritually, sin is placated with an offering, usually unblemished live blood. Only Jesus has unblemished blood. Hebrews 4: 15 says… we have one who has been tempted in every way just as we are- yet he did not sin. The one who overcame sin in every way is the one Read more
Once upon a time, God told Moses to bring his people, the Israelites, out of Egyptian slavery. Pharaoh, after much plagues, though dissatisfied, reluctantly allowed the Israelites to go. Pharaoh and his army pursued the Israelites to stop their departure. At the banks of the Red Sea, the Israelites could Read more
The Psalmist said in Psalm 119: 57, you are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words. A careful reading of the statement suggests the writer as saying, he is part of God, or belongs to each other upon a promise or commitment of obedience to him. In Read more
In the cool of the day after Adam and Eve had eaten the forbidden fruit planted in the middle of the garden of Eden, God called to the man in Genesis 3: 9-10, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I Read more
The shadow of death means the atmosphere of death and not actual death although sometimes, the shadow of death could be as deadly as the death itself. For this reason, David said in Psalm 23: 4, even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for Read more
To be anointed means set apart for the Lord for a special purpose. God instructed Moses to anoint Aaron thus in Exodus 29: 7, take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring on his head. Anointing by this process confirms that a person has been chosen or called or Read more
Jesus said in John 15: 5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jesus wanted to illustrate the desired depth of our relationship with him. He chose the Read more