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4 days ago · J.R. Miller. “A Christian should resemble a fruit tree with real fruit, not a Christmas tree with decorations tied on.”. John Stott. “Praise is the beauty of a Christian. What wings are to a bird, what fruit is to the tree, what the rose is to the thorn, that is praise to a child of God.”. Charles H. Spurgeon.
4 days ago · 7 Things to Understand About the Bible Family Trees. I admit. I’ve skipped the lineages. If you’ve read the Bible, or tried to, cover to cover, you get to the “begats.”. This person begat ...
5 days ago · The Bible is full of wisdom, and one of the most profound verses is Proverbs 3:5, which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." This verse offers a ...
5 days ago · The “Barren” Fig Tree Parable appears only in Luke’s gospel. It’s about a fig tree that doesn’t produce fruit. And it gives its readers a dire warning: Unless you repent, you will perish. The “Budding” Fig Tree Parable, found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, has Jesus likening the leaves of a budding fig tree to the second coming of Jesus.
5 days ago · By exploring the meaning and examples of parables, we gain insight into the timeless wisdom contained in the Bible and learn how to apply these lessons to our own lives. Whether we are seasoned believers or new to the faith, the parables of Jesus offer valuable guidance and profound spiritual insights.
5 days ago · The preferred meaning of this Old Testament word is bond; a covenant refers to two or more parties bound together.”. Some may view covenant like a contract, where you both sign on the dotted line and get your rewards for doing your part. However, a covenant in God’s mindset is more than just each party doing his or her part.
5 days ago · In the book of Numbers 15:37-41, God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to make tassels on the corners of their garments and to put a cord of blue on each tassel. This blue cord was meant to serve as a reminder for the people to obey God’s commandments and to be holy. The color blue itself carries symbolic meaning throughout the Bible.
