Mark 1:9-13 (Part 2)
The baptism of Jesus is a moment of divine affirmation—the heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks words of love and approval. Yet, immediately after this glorious event, Jesus is driven into the wilderness, facing trials and temptations. This passage in Mark 1:9-13 presents a powerful picture of the Christian journey: moments of…
Read MoreActs 1:12-26 (Part 1)
After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…
Read MoreMar. 23 | Halal, to Worship in Celebration
Psalm 113:1, “Praise [halal] the Lord. Praise [halal] the Lord, you his servants; praise [halal] the name of the Lord.” Celebrate the Lord with me by shouting, “Hallelujah!” The word “hallelujah” comes from two root words in Hebrew. “Halal,” which means, “to offer praise in celebration with shouts, joyful cheers and outburst of spontaneous adoration”…
Read MoreLesson 12: The Tithe Breaks Greed Through Obedience.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Main Points YOU CANNOT…
Read MoreMar. 22 | Barak, to Worship by Kneeling Down
Psalm 95:6, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel [barak] before the Lord our Maker.” What is the most common position you think of when you imagine praying to God? Most people think of kneeling before Jesus as one does a king. The idea of kneeling is not one of earthly origin…
Read MoreMar. 21 | Tehillah, to Worship with a New Song
Psalm 34:1, “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise [tehillah] will always be on my lips.” Do you like to sing? I have never met a person yet that doesn’t like to sing. Certainly, many people don’t like to sing in public or have people hear them, but I think everyone likes…
Read MoreMar. 20 | Yadah, To Worship God in Surrender
Psalm 42:11, “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise [yadah] him, my Savior and my God.” The Old Testament Scriptures are full of examples of worship that we as New Testament Christians can learn from and apply in our prayer times.…
Read MoreMar. 19 | Worshipping in Truth
John 4:23-24, “23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” To worship God in truth means, “to…
Read MoreMar. 18 | Worshipping in Spirit
John 4:23-24, “23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” To worship God in spirit means to,…
Read MoreMar. 17 | God Is Seeking Worshippers
John 4:23-24, “23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” In Jesus’ discussion with the woman at…
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