What was the society that Jesus lived in like? What was life like for Jesus and the disciples? Born in a Stable Jesus’ parents were forced to stay in a stable because of the unavailability of housing, but with this, a prophecy was fulfilled by Micah the Prophet, who wrote, “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel His goings... Read more
How were governmental leaders and kings chosen in the Bible? Was it by election or by God? Government; Established by God The Prophet Daniel nailed it in regards to Who it is that establishes kingdoms and their kings. He wrote it was God Who “changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings” (Dan 2:21), and Job wrote that “He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips” (Job 12:18) and even “pours contempt... Read more
What are seven Bible verses for those who fear they are losing their faith or can lose their faith? Hebrews 10:22-23 “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” The author of Hebrews (Paul?) was apparently writing to a Jewish audience because... Read more
Here are seven Bible verses that address hatred and cruelty. First John 4:20 “If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.” What the Apostle John means is that “whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded... Read more
The Bible tells us what happens to nations that fall into corruption and ungodly leadership. Does God Abandon Nations? What happens to nations that fall into corruption and who have ungodly leadership? It seems obvious to most Christians because they can read the history of mankind, but also the historical accounts written in the Bible where nations departed from obedience to God and later fell into ruin because of idolatry (with sexually immoral practices), exceeding greed, and neglect of the... Read more
Here are five short prayers for protection against terrorism. Pray back Your Word Oh Great God in heaven, I pray back the words of Your psalmist as a prayer and pray to you, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” (Psalm 91:1-2), because Lord God, You have said in Your Word that... Read more
If Jesus were here on earth, who do you think He’d vote for and why? Is it Issues or Personalities? Many times people vote just to make sure someone doesn’t get elected, and that’s our right, so many people will be voting against someone by voting for their opponent. They (and we) might be forced to vote for someone that they’re not that impressed with. Maybe it comes down to, the one with the most mud wins. There is so... Read more
Will God bless a nation that acts contrary to His will in a godless fashion? National Blessings for Humility The Bible is clear that God will bless any nation that strives to live in a godly way. One of the most recognizable Scriptures in regard to this is 2nd Chronicles 7:14 where King Solomon said to the nation Israel, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their... Read more
Does it seem that Jesus’ return is soon? What can we learn from Jesus’ own prophecy about the events leading up to His second coming? The Certainty of His Coming The Apostle John, in the last chapter of the last book he wrote, the Book of Revelation, he quotes Jesus as saying, “Let the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy still be filthy, and the righteous still do right, and the holy still be holy”(Rev 22:11), or in other... Read more
Here are seven important Bible verses relating to corruption. Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” We don’t have to look very far to find historical accounts where corruption brought down a nation. Just prior to the fall of Rome, there was so much corruption, that few even cared to hide it. It was even joked about. Is there any doubt that political, governmental, and corporate corruption are at an... Read more
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