"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Hubris is a noun that means an extreme or excessive amount of pride, arrogance, or overconfidence that can lead to failure or ruin. The word comes from ancient Greek mythology, where it referred to the act of defying the gods. In Greek mythology, hubris was considered a fatal flaw that often resulted in the downfall …
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45 Tired of going five rounds with your spouse? by Chad Robichaux, from Fight for Us Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself …
Baptism has long been a point of conflict and even division among Christians. Almost every denomination has its own twist on baptism. I realized this when I attempted to join the only English-speaking Baptist church in the European city where I studied theology. I came as a card-carrying, ordained Baptist—with my letter of recommendation from …
Source: Material drawn from the NIV Maxwell Leadership Bible as presented in a NIV News daily email for January 17, 2022. Then the king placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. …
Material drawn from the NIV Maxwell Leadership Bible as presented in a NIV News daily email for January 17, 2022. 1. Character is more than talk. Anyone can say that they have integrity, but action is the real indicator of character. Your character determines who you are and what you do. That’s why you can …
Source: Bible Journey: Study 3: Prophecy & Restoration, Course 7: Minor Prophets, Part 3, Lesson 2: Haggai, In | The Earth Withholding Its Produce “You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the LORD of hosts. Because of my house that …
Name: Meaning Isaiah: YHWH is salvationJeremiah: YHWH exaltsEzekiel: God strengthensHosea: SalvationJoel: YHWH is GodAmos: Carried by GodObadiah: Servant of YHWHJonah: DoveMicah: Who is like YHWH?Nahum: ConsolationHabakkuk: Ardent embraceZephaniah: Protected by YHWHHaggai: Festival of YHWHZechariah: YHWH remembersMalachi: Messenger of YHWH
Source: Bible Journey Study 2: History & Poetry, Course 7: Psalms & Song of Songs, Lesson 4: The Diversity of Psalms In | Sovereignty in Psalm 90s [Bonus] The themes of kingship are especially dense in Psalm 95-99. The expressions are varied, but they revolve around ideas of sovereignty. When you observe a cluster of …