“Christ” is derived from the Greek christós, meaning the “Anointed One.” This title corresponds to the Hebrew-derived “Messiah.” * * * Genesis 16 [13] And she (Hagar) called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have… Read more
Matthew 16 [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for… Read more
Hezekiah was the King of Judah, from about 715 to 686 BC. He was a righteous king. He removed the idols from the Jerusalem Temple. He also restored worship of the Lord. Isaiah 38 [1] In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah… Read more
There have been several times in my life when I needed to make major changes, such as moving to a new neighborhood, starting a new job, etc. On several occasions, the Lord even forewarned me about upcoming changes in my life using some of the… Read more
The Bible teaches: Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. (Ecclesiastes 11:1) This means that we should serve others without expecting any immediate reward. Eventually, we will receive blessings. As Melvin J. Ballard said “A person cannot give… Read more
Please help me send Bibles to poor people throughout the world: Support Link * * * The New Testament contains a short book called Philemon. Here is a summary: The Apostle Paul introduces himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Paul was under house arrest… Read more
Job asked “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14) He later answered his own question: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this… Read more
The world is in a state of turmoil. There are wars and rumors of wars. There is the threat of economic collapse. * * * Recall the story in Matthew 16:21-34 and Mark 6:45-51. Jesus had finished feeding more than 5000 people. He then sent… Read more
We quote the following verse when we celebrate Christmas: [6] For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,… Read more
[26] And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins. [29] And now… Read more