Is. 9:6-7 cannot be understood outside its context. When we understand why 'Zebulan and Naphtali' is such a strange place for light to come from (see Ch.'s7-8) only then do…
Be still and know I am God was written and sung in the context of experiencing a great military defeat in Israel's past. The sons of Korah - experiencers of…
Paul and Barnabas' first ministry tour gives us a window into what to expect in ministry. And if we know what to expect, we'll be better equipped to prepare.
Paul's 'thorn in his flesh' served the purpose of helping him trust God and not rely on his own abilities. God uses our difficulties and infirmities and weaknesses as instruments…
A favourite verse for many often used to give graduates an encouraging word. Originally it was an encouraging word but given to Israel in one of her lowest times in…
This is another favourite verse of ours that many of us have misapplied. Here in Phil. 4, Paul thanks the Philippian believers for providing for his needs again. What he…
Jesus heals a man born blind (John 9) which results in the unhappiness of the religious leaders. Jesus accuses them of being thieves and wolves who rob the sheep of…
Jesus wraps up His message from the mountain by calling His readers and listeners to make a choice; what he had to say (backed by God's Word) or what the…