Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at CCEP

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. [Revelation 2:4] Ive often said that a little knowledge and a little confidence is a dangerous combination. Mixing the two oftentimes siphons out humility. Humility gets us to yield to the Teacher and to take in what Hes teaching. But it is oftentimes when were overconfident that we stop listening, learning, and receiving wh...

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. [Revelation 2:4] Ive often said that a little knowledge and a little confidence is a dangerous combination. Mixing the two oftentimes siphons out humility. Humility gets us to yield to the Teacher and to take in what Hes teaching. But it is oftentimes when were overconfident that we stop listening, learning, and receiving wh...

Genesis 4-5: Cain & Abel

Genesis 4-5: Cain & Abel

When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt [Matthew 2:14] There really is not a lot of Scripture on Joseph, Marys husband, our Lords adopted father. But the handful of verses that we have, describe him as a God-fearing man and a Spirit-led leader. The end of Matt 1 records that he sought to put her away secretly finding that she [Mary] was with child duri...

When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt [Matthew 2:14] There really is not a lot of Scripture on Joseph, Marys husband, our Lords adopted father. But the handful of verses that we have, describe him as a God-fearing man and a Spirit-led leader. The end of Matt 1 records that he sought to put her away secretly finding that she [Mary] was with child duri...

Joshua 4-5: Across the Jordan

Joshua 4-5: Across the Jordan

Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this. [Revelation 1:19] Revelation 1:19 is a key verse to understanding Revelation. It is a roadmap for the Final Chapter. Write the things which you have seen. This is the unveiled vision that John had of Jesus in Rev 1:9-18. Revelation literally means Unveiled. Jesus is now unveiled in all...

Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this. [Revelation 1:19] Revelation 1:19 is a key verse to understanding Revelation. It is a roadmap for the Final Chapter. Write the things which you have seen. This is the unveiled vision that John had of Jesus in Rev 1:9-18. Revelation literally means Unveiled. Jesus is now unveiled in all...

Genesis 3: Temptation, Fall and Promise

Genesis 3: Temptation, Fall and Promise

behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. [Matthew 2:1-2] Can you imagine, an entourage of wise men [magos in the Greek, ones of median caste, magicians - Vines Dictionary]; these were the elite of the East [probably from Babylon] who had come to worship the Child. I...

behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. [Matthew 2:1-2] Can you imagine, an entourage of wise men [magos in the Greek, ones of median caste, magicians - Vines Dictionary]; these were the elite of the East [probably from Babylon] who had come to worship the Child. I...

Joshua 2-3 A New Leader

Joshua 2-3 A New Leader

Revelation 1-22 Reading the Whole Book: A Promised Blessing

Revelation 1-22 Reading the Whole Book: A Promised Blessing

Genesis 2: God Creates Mankind...

Genesis 2: God Creates Mankind...

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us. [Matthew 1:23] Omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent are three words that describe the fullness of God. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present [i.e., everywhere always]. In His omnipresence, however, He is with us in one sense [by faith] but not with us in an...

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us. [Matthew 1:23] Omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent are three words that describe the fullness of God. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present [i.e., everywhere always]. In His omnipresence, however, He is with us in one sense [by faith] but not with us in an...

Joshua 1: Israel's History

Joshua 1: Israel's History

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John. [Revelation 1:1] Revelation is Apokalypsis in the Greek. It literally means Unveiled. The Revelation of Jesus Christ is the Unveiled Jesus Christ. That is something to really take in and ponder. The Jesus we worship in the here...