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Malachi 1:2-5, Yahweh’s Major Contention
If God sent you a message saying, “I love you,” would you receive it? Or would you question it? 2 “I have loved you,” says Yahweh. “But you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau
Continue reading...Malachi 1:1, The Last Prophet of Israel
Though there were many books written after Malachi’s prophecy and before the New Testament (see the Apocrypha or deuterocanonical books), they did not rise to the level of true prophecy. Malachi is the
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Nine
The Leading of the Holy Spirit Finally, the Holy Spirit gives us direction. Did you know that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit? We read this in Luke 4:1, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Eight
The Filling by the Holy Spirit The next way the Holy Spirit helps us needs a little explanation. There are two different Greek words used in the New Testament for the filling of the Spirit. They are synonyms
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Seven
Prayer Help by the Holy Spirit It is once again Paul who teaches us about the way the Holy Spirit helps us in our prayers, especially during times of suffering. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Six
Gifting by the Holy Spirit Once again it is Paul who makes it clear that every believer is given abilities or roles within the body of Christ for serving. In 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12 Paul details
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Five
Sanctifying by the Holy Spirit We’ve already touched on this. It is the Holy Spirit who is causing us to grow in holiness. As Paul says, again in Romans 8: 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Four
The Assuring by the Holy Spirit Paul tells us in Romans 8: 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Three
The Sealing by the Holy Spirit A cylinder seal was a stone or metal cylinder engraved with symbols and/or words that could be rolled over soft clay or wax applied to close a scroll and to make an impression
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part Two
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit But first, let me explain the basis for all the help the Holy Spirit gives us. We’ve all been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This may be a strange expression for us, but
Continue reading...The Holy Spirit Our Helper – Part One
I was 16 and sitting in study hall at school with two friends, one a believer and the other not. I felt compelled to share the gospel with my unbelieving friend. As I shared with him, I also felt great
Continue reading...1 Peter 5:10-14, Benediction and Greeting
Babylon was “the main cultural and political center of the Akkadian-speaking region of Babylonia,” which was defeated, never to become a world power again. By the time Peter wrote his letter it
Continue reading...1 Peter 5:8-9, Dealing with the Devil
Lions are one of the most formidable beasts on earth, and when they are claiming their hunting territory, they roar with a most formidable roar. They consume large amounts of meat daily. Peter sees Satan
Continue reading...1 Peter 5:5-7, Responsibilities of All Church Members
There is a delicate dance between leaders and followers required by God, one that demands a humility of mind on the part of both. Peter has given dance steps to the elders. Now he gives dance steps to
Continue reading...1 Peter 5:1-4, The Responsibility of Pastors
“The typical Jewish community, whether a village or a synagogue, was led by elders—honorable senior members of the community (one could be an older member of the community but lack honor because of
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