Luke 24:36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” The Hebrew word Jesus used for peace here, is shalom, derived from the root word ‘shalam’, which means ‘make it whole again’ or ‘restitution’. As you read through the Bible, you soon realise …
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Grounded in Truth
Acts 19:32 The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. What led up to this unfortunate incident in Ephesus? The bright light of God’s truth was shining into the satanic darkness brought about by idol worship – and the …
Who is Jesus
Mark 6:41 And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. We can teach and take to heart many valuable lessons from …
Your time to wear the crown
The book Matthew was originally written in Hebrew and was discovered in 1380 by a Jewish Rabbi in Spain named Shem Tov, who copied it as an appendix to his own book Even Bohan. Let us look at the original Hebrew rendering of the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to see how they would have …
The Lord’s prayer
The book Matthew was originally written in Hebrew and was discovered in 1380 by a Jewish Rabbi in Spain named Shem Tov, who copied it as an appendix to his own book Even Bohan. Let us look at the original Hebrew rendering of the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to see how they would have …
Job’s wife
Job 2:9 And his wife said to him: “Even now you hold to your integrity? Curse God and die! These short, recorded words from Job’s wife could paint a picture of a harsh unforgiving woman, uttering ideas called ‘foolish’ by her long-suffering husband. But I think that the opposite is true. Remember that she had …
Prosperity
Luke 16:25 “But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish.” The parable that Jesus told about the rich man and Lazarus, is very well known. Mostly because it is usually used …
The Child
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, The humble beginning of this verse is so descriptive of the great love our Abba Father has for us – He knew that we as human beings would be lost forever unless He sent His only begotten Son to come and save us. And so, Jesus …
The Name of Jesus
Philippians 2:10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Today I want to address an issue that has arisen in recent times, causing confusion and doubt and alarm among many well-meaning and sincere believers. It is the mistaken idea that, if you …
Heaven is real
Daniel 7:9 I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire, How do we answer those around us when they debate the existence of Heaven? …