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  • Empowerment and Faithfulness: Unveiling the Prophet Jeremiah’s Narrative

    HISTORICAL CONTEXT Jeremiah’s name means “YHWH exalts” or “YHWH has established.” He was likely descended from Abiathar, the priest banished by Solomon to Anathoth (1 Kings 2:26-27). Jeremiah began his ministry in the thirteenth year of Josiah’s reign, around 627… Continue reading

  • Isaiah 52–53: The Suffering Servant’s Redemption

    HISTORICAL CONTEXT Isaiah 52–53 contains one of the four “suffering servant” songs, offering hope and redemption for those in Babylonian exile. The suffering servant, which could represent Israel or the exiled community, symbolizes how God would redeem and restore His… Continue reading

  • Transformation Through God’s Word: Josiah’s Story

    HISTORICAL CONTEXT The reign of King Josiah is recounted in 2 Chronicles 34–35, with a parallel account in 2 Kings 22–23. Josiah, following the example of his great-grandfather Hezekiah, reorganizes the Passover into a national celebration and focuses on restoring… Continue reading

  • Spiritual Revival: Hezekiah’s Passover Proclamation

    HISTORIAL CONTEXT Hezekiah, the thirteenth king of Judah, began his reign after his father Ahaz, who was an idolater. Hezekiah reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-nine years, initiating significant religious reforms. Unlike his father, Hezekiah restored the worship of YHWH in… Continue reading

  • Isaiah 6:1-8 and 38:1-5: Divine Encounters and Human Response

    HISTORICAL CONTEXT In the eighth century BCE, during the reigns of King Uzziah of Judah and King Jeroboam II of Israel, both kingdoms experienced significant but unequal prosperity. Prophets Amos (in the North) and Isaiah (in the South) denounced the… Continue reading

  • Embracing the Underwater Creation

    Dr. John Hill, a passionate NAUI scuba diver and instructor, finds the ocean to be a divine masterpiece, reflecting God’s creativity. Diving reveals a symphony of life forms, demonstrating God’s command to fill the waters with creatures. Encounters with majestic… Continue reading

  • Heroes of Faith: Charles Gradison Finney

    Charles Grandison Finney, born in 1792, faced limited education and religious guidance in rural New York. His legal studies led to a spiritual awakening in 1821, inspiring his journey as a revivalist preacher. He played a crucial role in shaping… Continue reading

    Heroes of Faith: Charles Gradison Finney

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  • Heroes of Faith: Wang Ming-Dao

    Wang Ming-Dao, a significant figure in Chinese Christianity, was born in 1900 and founded the Peking Christian Tabernacle in 1925. He staunchly opposed the state-controlled Three-Self Patriotic Movement, leading to his imprisonment from 1957 to 1979. Despite enduring severe hardship,… Continue reading

  • Theological Themes and Historical Context of 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13

    The passage from 1 Samuel 15:34 to 16:13 depicts the rejection of Saul as king and the anointing of David, symbolizing key themes in Israel’s history. It reflects divine sovereignty, the significance of obedience, prophetic authority, and the spiritual dimension… Continue reading