MATTHEW 16:13–20 Albert Einstein, as a child, said he received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. He believed that the presence of Jesus in the Gospels was palpable, and no myth was filled with such life. The New Testament Scriptures reveal Jesus’s countrymen’s perception of Him as unique. Some believed He was John the … [Read more…]
1 KINGS 18:41–45; JAMES 5:16 In the words of Kenneth E. Hagin, prayer is our “spiritual oxygen. Refusal to take in oxygen or a lack of it can damage our hearts or brains. God often moves through our prayers to accomplish His work. Despite His promises, we must pray. Elijah believed that God desires us to participate in His … [Read more…]
JONAH 3:10–4:11; LUKE 6:32 In 1950, South Korean 15-year-old Kim Chin-Kyung joined the army to defend his homeland but found he was not ready for combat. As friends died, he begged God for his life and promised to love his enemies. Dr. Kim, many years later, gained friends through caring for orphans and educating North Korean and … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 27:5–10 A man complained about his lower back pain to a friend. He was looking for a listening ear, but instead he received a candid evaluation. “I do not think your back pain is your problem; it is your stomach,” his friend said to him. “Your big stomach is pulling your back.” That man, who … [Read more…]
ACTS 4:32–37; 9:26–27 “If We Make It Through December,” an old song by Merle Haggard, relates the tale of a man who loses his factory job and cannot afford to buy Christmas presents for his little daughter. Even though December is meant to be a joyful month, it was not so for him. Although discouragement is not … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:31–39; PSALM 106:1 In 2015, Paris removed forty-five tonnes of padlocks from Pont des Arts pedestrian bridge railings, a romantic gesture where couples etched their initials on locks, closed them, and threw the key into the River Seine. The city, fearing the bridge’s safety, removed the “love locks” as the bridge could no longer bear the … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:161–168 In 1932, Mexican archaeologist Alfonso Caso discovered Tomb 7 in Monte Alban, Oaxaca, containing over four hundred artefacts, a major discovery in Mexican archaeology. The wise men travelled far not only to pay homage but also to bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1–11). They also discovered the greatest treasure—Jesus Christ. The psalmist … [Read more…]
JAMES 1:22–27 A minister’s wife received a call about a sick woman in her seventies who was taken to the hospital. She was unable to eat, drink, or walk. Concerned for her welfare, the church rushed to her aid, providing round-the-clock visits to her and showing Christian love to other patients, visitors, and medical staff. … [Read more…]
HAGGAI 2:15–23 Upon meeting my new friend, I noticed a ring on his finger. With time, I learned that the ring revealed his family’s history through an engraved family crest, making it a unique and meaningful experience. Haggai, the prophet, urged God’s people to start rebuilding the temple after being exiled. Haggai’s message included God’s promise … [Read more…]
JOHN 1:1–14 Space Shuttle astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. experienced a significant change in his perspective on Earth when he first went into space and viewed it from four hundred miles. He saw the Earth as peaceful and beautiful from space. He later travelled to the Middle East, where he was shaken into reality by … [Read more…]
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