Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth” – 2 Timothy 2:25 In the 1980s, Psychologist John J. McGee developed a method called “gentle teaching”. He said: “Gentle Teaching is about unconditional love. […]
“But He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough – always available – regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all […]
But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7 In the above verse, Jesus turns away the Pharisees and the teachers of religious law with […]
This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all […]
“DO YOUR BEST to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 The National Bible Bee in the US was founded in 2009 with the mission to engage young people […]
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Jesus is the “bread of life” and His body was broken on our behalf and for our sins. He is the lamb of […]
The disciples of John reported to him about all these things. Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” Luke 7:18-19 John the Baptist was foretold as the messenger who would announce the coming […]
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Joshua’s prayer life teaches us what happens when we don’t pray as we ought, or when we […]
You, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, Isaiah 41:8 In Hebrew, “chiba” is the word for “love and affection”, while “chova” is for obligation, and another closely related word, “chaver” is “friend”. They are from the same root word and related. Friends […]
Romans 8:31 In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be successful against us? Do you remember Joshua in the Bible? He was one of the two faithful spies, and was known to be full of courageous expectation from his youth, yet, […]
Encourage each other every day while you have the opportunity. If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn.
“…She was a widow of about 84 years old and never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” Luke 2:37 At this time most Israelites were angry about the Roman occupation of their land and didn’t understand God’s plan for salvation but Simeon knew Jesus was […]
There is an old Chinese story about a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who met often to exchange words of wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends that would spur the admiration of his guests…
Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear Him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1 Do you converse with unbelievers or you are too holy to talk to them? Have you become a pharisee? The Bible shows […]