He told His followers to wait in Jerusalem for the baptism of the Holy Spirit before He went to heaven (Acts 1:4-5). One hundred twenty people who follow Jesus got together to pray and wait for the promise to come true. Then Peter, acting quickly, spoke up and said that…
The apostle was addressing false teachers who tried to attract followers from the church. These false teachers were trying to teach that godliness included food laws and celibacy. Paul encouraged Timothy to teach the truth that all foods are clean because they are sanctified…
The Laws of Moses included a tax that was collected from every male over 20 years old whenever a census was conducted (Exodus 38:26). They called it an atonement offering since a census was only done when getting ready for war. They later changed the whole purpose of the tax…
The sacred assembly of Israel was made up of seventy wise men along with the high priest. They were the ones who brought about the arrest of Jesus and stood in judgment over Him. These were the most revered individuals among the people of Israel. Only the chief priest held a…
Moses received comprehensive instructions from the LORD on the Tabernacle, a portable place of worship, together with all of its equipment and furnishings. When ministering, the priests were expected to wear specific attire. The twelve stones on the High Priest’s…
In John 15:4), Jesus told His followers to stay in Him. The world light is Jesus. To stay in Him is to stay in the light. The world is in the dark about things. It has no sense of what is truly valuable or linked to the eternal present. Christ gives us the light to see the…
Matthew 21:22
22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, as long as you have faith.
Jesus went to a fig tree hoping to find a fig to enjoy, but it didn’t have any. He expressed his frustration, and it faded away. The disciples were truly amazed. They had…
Luke 10:19-21 (NIV) 19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 21At that…
In a time of great turmoil for Israel, the Lord instructed Hosea to marry a woman of unfaithfulness. She brought forth three blessings into the world and then set out on a journey to seek new relationships. Each one fell further into a state of want than the one before.