Picture generation by WordPress Ai. Summary of the Book of Hebrews. The Book of Hebrews is one of the most theologically rich books in the New Testament. It was written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and were tempted to revert to Judaism. The author, whose identity remains uncertain, passionately argues that Jesus Christ …
This blog is copied from Substack @THEHIDDENDAY I thought it would be fun, interesting and educational if we discussed a Psalm in Haiku form. We will explore what it means to each of us, via the Holy Spirit. Join the study at http://www.TheHiddenDay.com and use the Study button link. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive …
A Guided Study on Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction Matthew 5:13-16 is a pivotal passage in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the role of His followers as transformative agents in the world. Using the metaphors of salt and light, Jesus highlights the necessity of preserving moral integrity and illuminating divine truth. This study will provide a …
1 Peter 2:9-10 NIVBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. [10] Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not …
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Three responses, first philosophical, second humorous, and a lastly spiritual. On a philosophical note... * Be patient and kind to yourself. * Don't be afraid to make mistakes. * Find your passion and pursue it. * Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. …
This poem is quite weird, it started out as a secular example of today's society then turned into a gospel warning of things to come... February 2025 Love has lost its lustre, lust however shines. Romance may not quite be dead, but we can see the signs Gratification is what they seek, To ply the …
Here’s a reflective poem about Bethlehem at Christmas during times of war. May the spirit of peace and resilience be with all those touched by conflict. A view of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church's Nativity scene in Bethlehem. Last year, (2023), it portrayed a baby Christ born under rubble and wrapped up in a Palestinian …
Following on from my reflection on Peter's first letter published last month... 5th December 2024 Who Wrote the Book of 2 Peter? Christian tradition states that the Apostle Peter authored 2 Peter, his second letter to church communities in Asia Minor. Context The events in 2 Peter occur in the Roman province of Asia Minor. The …
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Background: Saint Peter (born Shimon Bar Yonah; died AD 64–68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church. He appears repeatedly and prominently in all four New Testament gospels as well as the Acts of the Apostles. Catholic tradition accredits Peter as the first bishop of Rome—or pope—and also as the …
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