Do you still remember your Bethel moment or first encounter with God? Do you know that God enjoyed that moment as much as you did? Our Bible Reflection and Challenge today has its entire context in Genesis chapters 34 and 35. Bible Verse: Genesis 35:1 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel … Read more
God’s covenant with Adam, also called the Adamic Covenant found in Genesis 3:14-21, is the second general or universal covenant. But what is this all about? The Adamic Covenant could be called God’s covenant with mankind, for it sets forth the conditions which will hold sway until the curse of sin is lifted. The conditions … Read more
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:8 (NIV) “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Reflection and Challenge In context, this verse is talking about the day of the Lord or what we call His second coming. … Read more
A healthy prayer life is one of the best indicators of a healthy spiritual life because it is through prayer that a Christian develops a closer, more intimate relationship with God. It is also said that a Christian who spends a considerable amount of time with God in prayer is more likely to experience God’s … Read more
Bible Verses: Leviticus 26:3-4, 14-16 (NIV) “If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, 4 I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.” “However, if you do not listen to me or obey all these … Read more
Bible Verse: Joshua 24:15 NKJV “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Reflection and Challenge Hollywood knows that they hate God. They do not want to see anyone get saved from their sin by trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Satan even knows that he will eventually lose the war with … Read more
Do you know how many people have been brought to the point of faith in Christ as a result of reading the account of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:1-15? Countless! Transformed by Jesus whom he met in the shadow, Nicodemus has been instrumental in bringing countless others to the light. Who was Nicodemus? … Read more
Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:24-25 (KJV) “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” Reflection and Challenge God rewards faith. Throughout the Bible, God has given … Read more
Bible Verse: Luke 14:33 (NIV) “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” Reflection and Challenge Does God really mean that young children be left orphans, old parents and grandparents abandoned by their able children, husbands and wives part ways, all possessions big and … Read more
Do you notice how the ambiance or mood changes whenever the “BER” months start? As early as September 1st when radio stations begin playing our favorite Christmas songs, we all get very excited knowing that Christmas is just around the corner. But what is the true meaning of Christmas and why should Christians celebrate it? … Read more
