There was a great revival that began around 1727 in a community of Moravians called “Herrnhut”. The Lord’s watchful care – in Germany. They later spread to England and America. The Moravians began a community committed to following Christ’s teachings about simplicity, holiness, and truth. Not long after, many Christians from different denominations joined Herrnhut.…
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The Bible frequently discusses visions, but what are they? Visions are often viewed as the mysterious and miraculous way in which God reveals His will to people. Another perspective is that visions offer clear, accurate images of a future God desires, given to His chosen servants and interpreted through a correct understanding of God, themselves,…
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“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” PROVERBS 12:26 “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” PROVERBS 17:9 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” PROVERBS 17:17 “One who…
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In 1947, a young shepherd searching for a lost goat in Qumran, a village northwest of the Dead Sea and about 32km east of Jerusalem, threw a rock into a cave along the cliffs. The rock struck a clay pot that contained scrolls made of animal skins and parchment, revealing manuscripts that were later determined…
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The Amalekites were the descendants of Esau through his grandson Amalek, and were a troublesome group living in Canaan. They were known for their aggression and frequent attacks on the Israelites. One of the earliest encounters occurred when the Amalekites attacked the Israelites as they were traveling through the desert. In a famous battle described…
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Purim is a traditional Jewish festival established to commemorate the salvation of the Jewish people from extermination during the reign of King Ahasuerus. It was instituted by Mordecai and Esther. This festival is celebrated every year according to the Jewish calendar on the fourteenth day of Adar, which typically falls in February or March. ORIGIN…
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DEFINITION:This is a spiritual discipline that God desires His children to have. Those who fast deny their physical needs (such as eating and drinking) in order to focus on spiritual needs and seeking God. Fasting serves as a powerful means of subduing physical desires to intensify our focus on prayer and seeking God’s presence. PURPOSE:…
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Ezra was a researcher of the Scripture and a teacher of the Law, laying a foundation for and expounding upon religious life for God’s people during his time. In our own time, scholars like Ezra are those who have been called to be theologians. Many distinguished theologians throughout Christian history have excelled at expounding on…
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Astrology is when people try to predict the future by looking at the stars, but the Bible tells us not to do this. Even though astrology has been around for a long time, the Bible says it’s not right. For example, King Manasseh, who ruled Judah, committed many sins, including astrology. The Bible describes him…
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The Bible reveals God as Jehovah Rapha, the Healer who restores, mends and renews our health and strength (Exodus 15:26). This name, Rapha, is fully embodied in Jesus Christ, who healed the blind, the lame, the deaf, the mute, and the sick in the New Testament. We call upon His name in our prayers for…
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