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Understand John 9:31

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Prayer: Relationship or Formality? ​Last night, I had a conversation with a wonderful young lady. She looked good and proper on the outside, but her heart was the opposite. God revealed the state of her heart to me. After our in-depth conversation, she said, "I don't even know how to pray." Then she started listing what she thought was the "order" of an effective prayer. She asked, "We need to start by praising God first, right?" ​This was a fair assumption from her. Yes, I said assumption . ​She explained that she was taught to think this way, which can be correct in a technical sense, but there were a few vital things out of place: ​She never prayed using her own heart-language; she didn't have a personal relationship with God. ​She was living a life that was self-serving rather than serving God. ​This led to my question: "Who are you praising, and for what?" She said, "God—that's what the autho...

Understand Genesis 1:26-27

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In whose image are you made? Genesis 1:26-27 EASY [26] Then God said, ‘We will make humans so that they are very much like us. They will rule over the fish in the sea and over the birds in the sky. They will rule over the farm animals. They will rule over the whole earth and all the animals that move along the ground.’ [27] God made humans. He made them to be like himself. He made them to be male and female. Made in His Image: Software vs. Hardware ​If you were to ask any Christian or believer in whose image they were made, they would proudly quote Genesis 1:26-27 with total confidence. Sadly, for too many, those are just words. In the beginning, God spoke words and all that we see today came into existence. However, those were not just empty words; they were full of faith and belief, which is why they could create so much. ​The words many believers share today are empty—just skin and bones. The funny thing is, God can bring life to dry bones, but that seems to be "...

Understand Matthew 25:31- 46

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Do you think you are going to meet Jesus one day?  Matthew 25:32-33 EASY [32] People from all the countries in the world will come together in front of me. I will put them into two groups. I will do it in the same way that a shepherd puts his sheep and goats into two groups. [33] I will put the sheep on my right side and the goats on my left side. The truth is, everyone will meet Him; the only question is which side you will be on. Will you be a goat or a sheep ? Today, we have many goats draped in sheep’s clothing . They aren't wolves—and that is exactly what deceives people. Because there are no visible sharp teeth or claws , many fall for the act of these false Christians . They are hypocrites who speak of things they never practice and do the exact opposite of what the Word of God commands. They are lawless ; they refuse to be ruled by anyone—not by the laws of this country, and certainly not by the laws of God. ​Jesus is meant to be the standard for how we live....

Understand Jesus' death | Is Good Friday still good?

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What is Good Friday, and why do those who claim to honor Christ observe it? Matthew 27:35 NLT [35] After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. ​For forty years, I was one of those people. Now, I see that I was under the strong hypnosis of a pretentious movement called Christianity. Despite being confident for years in my " good status " as a human, I finally understood how defiled and unrighteous I truly was. I realized this so-called holy day, which occurs once a year, had nothing to do with the other 364 days of my life. ​Did I live as though I were carrying my cross, just as Jesus did? Did I surrender my will to the Father when it was hard? Did I truly deny myself? The honest answer is no. And if you are honest with yourself, your answer would be no, too. For many, Good Friday is simply another day to justify a false life. ​Year in and year out, the preaching is the same: " He died and rose on the third d...

Understand Jeremiah 18:5-6 (EASY)

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Jeremiah 18:5-6 (EASY) [5] Then the Lord told me his message. [6] He said, ‘I tell you this. I can do to you, nation of Israel, the same thing that this potter does with his clay. I hold you in my hands, as the potter holds the clay in his hands.' Tonight, I am lying in bed trying to get some work done. I started feeling overwhelmed and anxious . I searched my thoughts, but no particular reason points to these negative emotions. Then I remembered my dream: I was back in high school . Those dreams are the worst! I always remember that I completed Grade 12, but I just can't wrap my head around why I am back there—and this time, I’m failing my subjects. ​I have heard people refer to this as a "spirit of backwardness," but personally, I think this is how our Heavenly Father says I am not learning what I should be learning in this season. I was well aware of what He was talking about, but this "new thing" I am learning is quite daunti...

Understand 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Good day, Beloveds  I often think about the next chapter that awaits me when I am done serving the Lord in the earth. The Holy Spirit has led me to read different versions of the Bible and with each one I get a deeper, clearer meaning of the word of God. I would be like,"where did this come from?" Most of the questions we have the answers are hidden in the Bible and the more we seek God's kingdom and his righteousness the more everything is brought to light.  I enjoyed reading 1 Corinthians 15 verses 51 to 57. It invoked excitement in me about dying, something most believers fear. I hope that after listening to this scripture you will feel just as excited as I am. When we are true Christ followers we need to take pleasure in dying because a greater reward awaits us. That doesn't mean that we should be in a hurry to die. We need to use our days in the earth to advance the Kingdom of God and spread the good news. Do enjoy this teaching   For more from me tune in to my p...

Understand Mark 11:22-25

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Good day, Beloveds  Today, I went through this scripture with someone, and then again, I went through it with a different person. The first time, I got a new revelation, and the second time, an even deeper revelation. This shoke me because it shows that with every reading, the Holy Spirit wants to reveal more to us.  After reading this, I will do an introspection and ask God to search my heart and reveal what I lack according to this scripture. Even though it can be a lot to take in. I always appreciate a moment of humility to see that I am nothing without Jesus and the Holy Spirit interceding for me and teaching me. I hope it does the same for you.    Let understand the scripture:   • Jesus said: The son of God and the true word of God is sharing this with us. Jesus shares only what our Father told him to share. • To the disciples: Jesus was not just talking to any person but those who were following him, his students who were learning to be like him....