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Why Jesus Hid His Face
One question often lingers in the Emmaus story:Why did Jesus keep them from recognizing Him? He could have ended their sadness instantlyjust by saying, "It's Me." But He didn't. Instead, their eyes we...
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One question often lingers in the Emmaus story:Why did Jesus keep them from recognizing Him? He could have ended their sadness instantlyjust by saying, "It's Me." But He didn't. Instead, their eyes we...
We often think of grace as a historical event or a static account balance we draw from. But Scripture paints a much more dynamic picture. The Apostle Peter tells us to rest our hope fully upon the gra...
The gospel transforms; focusing on morality alone breeds bitterness. Morality without grace becomes pressure.Pressure without love becomes resentment. That's why the gospel doesn't start with rules or...
Jesus could have done anything on resurrection day.He chose to walk with two discouraged menand give them a Bible study. But not just any study: "He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things...
When something thrives, people often credit luck, talent, or timing.But Scripture consistently highlights something else: "Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established."Prov...
The Bible describes God's Word like manna.Fresh, daily, specific. When Israel tried to store yesterday's manna,it spoiled. And Jesus echoed that principle when He taught us to pray:"Give us this day o...
There is a book you can hold in your hand that acts as the manufacturer's handbook for your life. It holds the answers, but it also holds something far more potent: Life. The Bible says that all Scrip...
The Bible tells us that as the world grows darker, God's people shine brighter. "For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross (deep/thick) darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise up...
Many live as though God is still evaluating them,waiting for improvement,measuring their performance. But Scripture states something far stronger: "We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ...
Some believers are more aware of darkness than light.More aware of demons than angels.More aware of threats than promises. But Scripture tells us differently. When the servant trembled at the sight of...
Lust; it makes people objectified and empty. Lust always takes more than it gives.It promises satisfaction, but delivers emptiness.It offers excitement, but leaves a hollow echo. Scripture names the p...
When Scripture says "church," it's never talking about walls or stages or seating capacity. The Greek word (ekklēsía), ἐκκλησία - "the called-out ones" - desc...
We're taught to start by trying harder-fix yourself, improve yourself, prove yourself. But Scripture reverses the order. Before Paul ever tells believers to walk, he tells them: "He raised us up toget...
"He who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body."1 Corinthians 11:29 Because of this verse, many believers stay away from the Lord's T...
Most of us treat the Bible like emergency medication.A dose when we're stressed.A verse when life gets heavy. But Scripture wasn't given for crisis only.It was designed for rhythm. Read, meditate, stu...
The Emmaus disciples were discouraged,and it wasn't because they lacked faith.It was because Jesus had become a side topic. They said,"We were hoping it was He who would redeem Israel."Luke 24:21 Isra...
Sometimes we forget what we're holding.A book... that breathes. Paul writes that "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God"- that phrase is one Greek word: (theopneustos) θεόπν...
There is a pattern in the bible I wanted you to see.Before any battle, God feeds His people. When Abraham returned from rescuing Lot, a mysterious figure appeared: "Then Melchizedek... brought out bre...
Many believers fear God's light because they think it will expose their failures.Scripture says it exposes Christ's righteousness on them instead. John writes,"God is light and in Him is no darkness a...
There's a passage in Scripture where God speaks directly to leaders.It's not gentle.It's not vague.It's painfully clear: "The weak you have not strengthened, nor have you healed those who were sick."E...