The Beatitudes were named from the word translated “blessed” in its Latin root, beatus.“Aristotle used this Greek word to mean ‘divine’ blessedness in contrast to human happiness. It included the idea of not being subject to fate,” according to the Encyclopedia of the Bible on Bible Ga...
Jesus also talked of the strength of collective light. Each house in a city with its lights on cast a glow across the sky. As Christians come together, there is a glow for the Lord that we cannot create individually. We shine brightest when we shine together. ...
Upon this newly refashioned earth will descend a dazzling, enormous city that extends some 1,500 miles in each direction! Verses 9-27 describe this incredible city in more detail. Even Abraham, the “father of all those who believe” (Romans 4:11), looked forward to this future city: “...
Since there were too many martyrs for each to be given a day, they were lumped together into one day. In the next century, All Saints Day was changed by Pope Gregory III to today's date--November l. People prepared for their celebration with a night of vigil on Hallows' Eve -- ...
I will say, ‘This is My people’; and each one will say, ‘The LORD is my God’” (Zechariah 13:8-9). Those who come out of the Great Tribulation There are very encouraging words in the Bible for those who desire to obey God. The apostle John received a vision from God showing...
Just this morning, one of the devotionals that a group of us read by Max Lucado. I responded to the question Max put forth that went something like this: will you be prepared to reply when the time comes for you to respond about your faith that could mean your death, as it did for...
I can’t speak to God’s specific providence for each person, but I think it’s fair to say the answer is pretty much yes. What Scripture tells us about God is that his mercy endures forever, his compassion knows no bounds, his eye is on the sparrow, he desires every sinner to ...
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and ...
It was interesting even back then seeing a gameboy game on the big screen. He said it could only do game boy games & not gameboy color which was kind of a bummer but still cool non the less to see~ 🤷♀️✌️ Happy Gaming! (^_^) The Beatitudes...
Satan tempted Him three times, each time trying to exploit His hunger and weakness. Jesus resisted each temptation by quoting Scripture and reaffirming His commitment to God. This story highlights Jesus' victory over temptation and serves as an example of spiritual fortitude and reliance on God's...