He was modeling for humanity His intention for a weekly day of rest. Clearly, He did this for the sake of Adam and Eve (and for us), because God Himself does not tire or need to rest, as people do. In what sense, then, did He “rest” from His labors, and in what ...
Nobody wants to live each day feeling like they’re running on a treadmill. So, when you start to feel completely overwhelmed by it all, here are some things you
They warped God’s gift of rest into a burden. A Sabbath does not mean you get a day off from helping someone in need. Jesus healed on the Sabbath, after all. A Sabbath means concentrating time and giving it to the Lord, acknowledging He’ll provide for needs and finances via other ...
A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify it, having sent through his messenger to his servant John,Smith's Literal TranslationThe Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, ...
“Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in...
It was only day two, and my head was thumping. I took the mug from his hand. “How did I get here?” I asked, searching the ground in a panic for clues. Larry roared with laughter. “I carried your heavy arse after you passed out on my lap.” “Your lap?” I confirmed with...
It is nearing the end of the sixth day, the end of the Creator’s great labor, as Adam steps forth, the image of God, the triumph of his work. He alone is pronounced the son of God. Nothing in creation even comes close. Picture Michelangelo’s David. He is—magnificent. Truly the...
Sadly, all this talk about 24-hour creation periods doesn’t seem to work without a Sun, and we don’t see that until Genesis 1:16 when we see God placing the Sun in the sky on the fourth day. Genesis 1:16NASB God made the two great lights, the greater light to govern the day...
The biblical story begins with the mingling of these two spaces, and it was only after human rebellion that they became separated. The guys take a look at what Scripture says about heaven and earth and the future hope that one day God?s presence will permeate all of creation again. In ...
God is never truly silent; the truth is that He speaks all the timein creationand inHis Word. But sometimes we perceive His silence in ways that seem almost palpable, like a wilderness where we hunger and thirst without relief. But could it be that, only in the ways of God, silence ...