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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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,… Read more
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