Flawless Words of God || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #34

The verse states that every word of God is flawless, which may raise doubt due to historical events. The contrast between Old and New Testament attitudes prompts reflection.

Happy Tears || 07.30.2022

We’ve all heard the phrase “tears of joy,” right? Some of us have taken that breath after a loved one passes away and felt a happy relief while still dealing with our grief. Happiness and sadness are two emotions are seeming opposites, yet we see them together. Happiness is the agreeable sensations that spring fromContinueContinue reading “Happy Tears || 07.30.2022”

Purity Comes by The Word || Psalm 119:9 || Mid-Week Midrash #33

Living in purity means freedom from immorality, aligning with what’s morally just. It involves continual reflection on biblical teachings and striving for a shared understanding. Purity is achieved by living as God teaches: loving Him and others.

Impatient Peter || 07.23.2022

We’ve all heard the story about Doubting Thomas. I’m here to tell you about the latest nickname from the disciple CORE. Today, I want to talk about Impatient Peter. Peter acted off of emotion. We see him losing his balance once he takes his focus off Jesus. We see him ready to pounce in theContinueContinue reading “Impatient Peter || 07.23.2022”

Train Up || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 4) || Mid-Week Midrash #32

The passage from 2 Timothy 3:16 emphasizes the importance of scripture for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. It highlights the significance of understanding righteousness and the impact of meditating on God’s word for biblical leaders.

Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022

Sheep were an essential animal back in the day. There are over 500 verses about sheep, more than any other animal in the Bible. They came up with two realities: Sheep were essential to the Israelites from an agricultural perspective. Sheep are used as a symbol to refer to God’s people. This understanding is whyContinueContinue reading “Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022”

Rebuke With Kindness || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 3) || Mid-Week Midrash #31

The Bible is described as God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. While expressing concern for others, it’s important not to judge, but to be a supportive mentor and friend.

Worldly Pressure vs. Godly Power || 07.09.2022

Today’s focus is going to be on peer pressure. Peer pressure, by definition, is: “social pressure by members of one’s peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform to be accepted.” The first half of the Golden Calf story resonated with me that peer pressure took place back in Exodus.ContinueContinue reading “Worldly Pressure vs. Godly Power || 07.09.2022”

Why Teach the Bible || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #30

The scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16 is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. It provides context, understanding, and guidance for followers, making it indispensable.

What is Baptism? || Mark 4:1-11

Jesus’ cousin John was out in the wilderness and invited people to be baptized. The people came to see John to tell him everything they did wrong and to make the promise to do better in their life. John would then lead them down to the Jordan and baptize them. Jesus was traveling from hisContinueContinue reading “What is Baptism? || Mark 4:1-11”