I. Counts for Heaven / Heavens, Earth, and Hell * Heaven/the heavens: 600–700 biblical occurrences. * Earth: 900–1,000 biblical occurrences. * Hell: 50-65 biblical occurrences in some translations but as few as 13–14 times in more modern ones because of the exclusion of terms such as: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna,
I. Lord * Origin: Old English hlāford, literally “bread keeper.” * Components: hlāf = “loaf of bread” + weard = “guardian, keeper.” * Meaning: Originally “the one who provides for or protects his household” → evolved to denote a noble or landowner with authority. 1. Matthew 4:4 “He answered, ‘It is written, Man shall not live
1. Historical Context: The Babylonian Exile (586–539 BCE) * Crisis of Identity: The destruction of the Temple, the loss of the Davidic king, and being uprooted from the Promised Land created an existential crisis for Judah. * Theological Questions: * Why did God allow this to happen? * Had God abandoned His people?
* Reading through Humility: The Journey Towards Holiness by Andrew Murray. All quotes will be from him will be from this book. I. 📖 1. Genesis 3:4–6 (The Fall) “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your
I. 1. Promise of a Prophet Like Moses In Deuteronomy 18:15–19, Moses tells Israel: “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to Him you shall listen.” This prophecy is directly cited in Acts 3:
I. 1. Overview of Amos’ Oracles of Fire (Amos 1:3 – 2:5) Amos begins his book with a series of "oracles against the nations," following a repeated pattern: “For three transgressions of [nation], and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because… I will send fire…
Day 5 – Joining the Intercessor Scripture: Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25 Reflection: Jesus Himself is interceding for us right now. Our prayers join His, aligning us with His heart and purposes for the world. As we pray, we are co-laborers with Christ, filling the earth with the fragrance of
Day 4 – Becoming the Answer for the Future Scripture: Psalm 102:18 Reflection: “Let this be written for a future generation.” Just as we live in the answered prayers of the past, future generations will live in the fruit of our prayers. We can be sowers of faith, hope, and
Day 3 – Living in Houses We Did Not Build Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10–12 Reflection: God warned Israel not to forget Him when they enjoyed vineyards they did not plant and wells they did not dig. We live in homes, communities, and nations that were shaped by the faith and
Day 2 – Prayers That Outlive the Pray-er Scripture: Revelation 8:3–4 Reflection: The prayers of the saints rise before God like incense — they are not forgotten. Prayers can be answered long after they are spoken, even after the one who prayed has passed away. You may be living in
Devotional Series: Living in Answered Prayers Day 1 – The Cloud of Witnesses Scripture: Hebrews 11:39–40 Reflection: The heroes of faith died “not having received what was promised,” because God’s plan included us. Their prayers, sacrifices, and longings set the stage for the world we live in now
I. 1. Fire as God’s Presence and Purity Throughout Scripture, fire is often linked not primarily with "Satan’s realm" but with God Himself: * Exodus 3:2 – God appears to Moses in the burning bush — fire that burns but does not consume. * Exodus 24:17 – “The glory