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Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” For the sea grew more and more tempestuous (Jon. 1:11) In Jonah 1:11, the verse presents the sailors asking Jonah, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” The Hebrew... Continue Reading →
But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up (Jon. 1:4). Jonah 1:4 illustrates God’s sovereignty and power through His forceful intervention, as seen in the Hebrew verb tul (טוּל), meaning "hurled," which conveys deliberate and forceful... Continue Reading →
The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: (Jonah 1:1) Jonah is a prophet--the son of Amittai. Jonah's name יוֹנָה, Yonah) means "dove", and dove in biblical symbolism is often associated with peace, purity, or a messenger of God. For example, Genesis 8:8-12 recounts a dove who brings back an olive leaf... Continue Reading →
Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord! (Ps. 70:1) In the first verse, the psalmist declares "make haste" and "deliver me." These two imperatives in the Hebrew ח֭וּשָׁה and לְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי, show an urgency and desperation for the Lord to help. It shows the author's complete dependence on the... Continue Reading →
Then I fell at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, "Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brothers and sisters who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev. 19:10). What a powerful verse to... Continue Reading →
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. (Prov. 17:1) What an excellent contrast between peace and strife as it relates to wealth and poverty. Oftentimes, the world thinks that money can buy happiness and build relationships with others. But this proverb here shows that no matter... Continue Reading →
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." -Psalm 119:105What a fantastic verse of the day because it illustrates how God's word truly guides us day by day. This verse reminds me of what Jesus said about himself in John 8:12: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows... Continue Reading →
Praise in Heaven for God's Judgments (Rev. 19:1-5) In Revelation 19:1, the term "Hallelujah" is recognized as a transliteration of the Hebrew halleluyah, meaning "Praise the LORD." This is the only chapter in the New Testament where "Hallelujah" appears, emphasizing its significance in the heavenly worship scene. Why is this the only chapter occurring this... Continue Reading →
Introduction The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) calls all believers to share the gospel, yet this mission is often fraught with challenges like cultural barriers and misconceptions. Effective evangelism requires a combination of biblical principles, relational approaches, and cultural sensitivity. One such challenge I faced was while speaking with a Muslim friend and his wife. Their... Continue Reading →
“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” (Prov. 16:1) This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over human will. The human may plan out what they desire to do, but the final decision or answer comes from the Lord. Jeremiah 10:23 also expresses this same idea:... Continue Reading →
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