“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23-24) As I read these verses, I realize that I am the one making this request. I am looking at being a willing participant in this search/hunt/inquiry. Doesn’t this […]
Concept Review | Mark 14:40 Word Study by Ken Nair
October 26, 2010
“Neither wist they what to answer him.” (Mark 14:40 KJV) As I read Mark 14:32-41, I need to imagine myself being there with Jesus and try to feel what was happening. Otherwise, I could easily miss an opportunity to increase my hope. And there is an outstanding offer of hope in that passage. To discover the hope, we must identify […]
Concept Review | Galatians 5:24 Word Study by Ken Nair
October 25, 2010
“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh.” (Galatians 5:24) Crucifying the flesh, that which is more commonly known as dying to self, is a phrase often spoken by Christians with great enthusiasm. It is a powerful Christian doctrine. It offers inner peace in exchange for the frustration we experience when we have yielded to the desires of our […]
Concept Review | 1 Corinthians 13:5 Word Study by Ken Nair
October 11, 2010
Maybe even more striking is this question: Does God (who is Love) on “Judgment Day” violate this Scripture? I think we can be assured that He is not! So how do we let I Corinthians 13:5 become a blessing to us? Let’s look at the language.
Concept Review | Matthew 5:23 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 22, 2010
“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.” (Matthew 5:23) This is wise advice that can lead a Christian to greater spiritual strength. Doesn’t it seem curious that God would […]
Concept Review | Amos 8:7; Ezekiel 18:22 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 17, 2010
Both the book of Hosea and the book of Amos record how deeply God is offended at the nation of Israel because of their evil ways. From cheating their fellow-man in business, lying, to worshiping other gods.
Concept Review | Psalm 90:12 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 15, 2010
Discerning the will of God is a common human dilemma, especially in light of God informing us in Isaiah 55:8 that His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor are our ways His ways. But that does not mean that God does not want His thoughts to become our thoughts, or His ways to become our ways!