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What does 2 Chronicles 7 14 mean? And turn from their wicked ways: This great promise of answered prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:14 also includes the condition of repentance. As the people of God humble themselves, pray and seek the face of God, they must also turn from their wicked ways.

John 3:22-36 Key Lessons from John 3:22-36  Whatever we do, ministry, sports, chatting, or anything else, we must be focused on the glory of God. We must be humble and willing to take backstage. We must have the attitude that we must decrease and God must increase. We should not seek attention or importance from doing ministry.

How does Paul emphasise the Trinity in Ephesians 3, 14 - 21? Paul offers up his praise using that word glory. Glory to God, glory to him in the church, and glory to Christ Jesus. Again, there is this trinitarian emphasis in his prayer. He prays to God, about the power that the Holy Spirit imparts to our life, which was made available to us through the Son.

What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 12 1 10? In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Paul addresses the idea promoted by the super-apostles which stated Paul was not nearly as spiritual as he claimed because he did not have the same hyper-spiritual experiences as these false teachers. While they boast of their glory and power, Paul will boast of his weakness and suffering.

Luke chapter 2 offers lessons on God's humble plans (Jesus's manger birth), divine timing (census fulfilling prophecy), humble service (shepherds, Mary, Joseph), patient waiting rewarded (Simeon & Anna), recognizing God's work in small things, and the importance of family and faith in God's unfolding story. It teaches that greatness isn't worldly, God uses ordinary people, and true worship inv...

Matthew 2 narrates several pivotal events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the arrival of wise men from the East in Jerusalem, inquiring about the birth of the "King of the Jews" after observing His star. King Herod and all of Jerusalem become troubled by this news.

Isaiah 9:6-7 is a prophecy about the coming Messiah, describing a child who will be born as a human but possess divine titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He will bear the government on His shoulders, establishing an eternal kingdom of justice, righteousness, and unending peace on David's throne, fulfilled by God's passionate zeal. Christians widely interp...

Luke 1:67-80 Zechariah praises God, characterizing God as powerful and faithful to covenant. In the Bible the promises made between God and God's people are known as covenants; they state or imply a relationship of commitment and obedience.

Genesis 3:1-24 Adam and Eve are perfect in themselves, in their purpose, and in their relationship as husband and wife. Chapter 3 tells the story of that paradise lost; the result of the first willful human sin. The consequences: immediate shame and lifelong separation from their home with God. The famous story of the Temptation of Adam and Eve touches on several themes. This includes the nature o...

The meaning of  Luke 10:38-42  is to highlight the importance of prioritizing spiritual devotion over worldly busyness, using the contrasting sisters Mary and Martha as an example. While Martha was distracted by serving and preparing for Jesus, her sister Mary chose to sit at his feet and listen to his words. Jesus affirmed Mary's choice, calling it the "one thing" and the "good part" that would n...

Remembrance Sunday Luke 23:32-43 describes the crucifixion of Jesus alongside two criminals. While one criminal mocked Jesus, the other rebuked him, acknowledged their own guilt, and asked Jesus to remember him in his kingdom. Jesus responded by promising, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise".

Acts 2:37-41 Some of the Jews are ashamed that they put God's messiah to death. They ask Peter what to do, and he calls them to repent and be baptised in Jesus's name. Then the Holy Spirit will dwell in them too.

Isaiah 43:1-7 is a message of comfort and hope from God to His people, assuring them they are created, redeemed, and protected. God calls them by name, promising His presence through hardship and affirming their value and identity as His. The passage assures them that He will be with them through trials and will bring them back from captivity and disaster.  Ephesians 2:11-13 We are no longer separ...

Romans 5:8 is a verse that states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us". This verse highlights the unconditional and sacrificial nature of God's love, showing that Christ's death was a demonstration of love while humanity was still ungodly and sinful.  Ephesians 2:10 states that believers are God's "workmanship" or "masterpiece," creat...

Philippians 2:12,13 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Haggai 2:20-23 is a prophetic passage where God promises a future of ultimate victory and stability, shaking the nations and establishing His kingdom through the line of David, symbolized by Zerubbabel. God declares that Zerubbabel will be like a signet ring, signifying his divine authority and importance as a placeholder for the coming Messiah. This prophecy provides hope and a vision of God's fu...

Haggi 2:10-19 Having listened to the priests' rulings carefully, Haggai spoke on God's behalf to apply this principle to the people of Judah as a whole: holy things don't make unclean things holy by touch, but unclean things defile whatever they touch. Haggai makes a comparison between the people of Judah and an unclean person.

Haggi 2:1-9 God is saying that he made a promise to his people to be with them 1000 years ago and nothing has changed. Just because so much time has gone by, God will still be faithful to his promise. We sometimes can feel like the promises of God in the scriptures are so old that they cannot be relevant.

In Haggai 1:12-15, God's Word also accomplishes its purposes. In the first verses of Haggai we saw how Yahweh called out his people on their failures. They had returned from exile in Babylon and made a good start. But fifteen years later, we see that they have failed to keep their priorities straight.

Consider your ways What is the meaning of Haggai 1:1-11? Well, here Haggai brings the Word of God to bear on the circumstances of the Jews. Not simply the Word of God as it was delivered to them by Haggai and Zechariah, but as well the Word of God that long before had promised poor harvests if God's people were not faithful to his covenant with them.

Ephesians 3:20 declares God's immense power, stating He can "do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think". The verse emphasizes His ability to answer prayers and fulfill hopes in ways far beyond human comprehension, utilizing the power already working within believers. This scripture highlights the boundless nature of God's ability and is ultimately a statement of praise for His glory...

Exodus 17:8-16 recounts the battle at Rephidim, where the nomadic Amalekites attacked the Israelites. Joshua led the fighting against the Amalekites with the sword, while Moses, accompanied by Aaron and  Hur , stood on a nearby hill holding the  staff of God . When Moses's hands were raised, Israel prevailed, but when they lowered, Amalek gained the upper hand. Aaron and Hur supported Moses's arms...

Galatians 5:1-6 Focus on how Christians should live in response to those truths. In short, we must resist being dragged away from the freedom we have in Christ to follow the law. We must also resist wasting our freedom on serving our sinful desires instead of serving others in love

Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) teaches the moral lesson of loving your neighbour as yourself, even if they are different from you or even an enemy. It emphasises that true love and compassion are demonstrated through actions, especially towards those in need, regardless of their background or social standing. The parable challenges the idea of limiting "neighbour"...

Matthew 12:25-26. The demons are a kingdom divided against themselves. Jesus is addressing a challenge that the demon He had just cast out of this person had been cast out by Satan. James 1:5-8 teaches that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God for it, who gives generously and without reproach. However, when asking, they should believe and not doubt, as a doubter is like a wave of the sea, u...