by Web Team | Oct 2, 2014 | Glean
Ephesians 2:2 ” And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—” Interpretation: When we...
by Web Team | Oct 1, 2014 | Glean
“he did not give glory to God” Acts 12:23 Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? The simple answerer is to glorify Christ. He created us for that purpose. Whatever praise or congratulations we get in our life is to be inwardly turned...
by Web Team | Sep 30, 2014 | Glean
1 Timothy 6:7 “For we brought nothing in this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” With this verse Egyptian mummification comes to mind. The dead Pharaohs would be buried with their most precious possessions; their chariots, jewelry, food,...
by Web Team | Sep 12, 2014 | Glean
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful” Note the lowering effect of sin. The life of Lot can be related to this one verse. Lot was someone that was blessed in...
by Web Team | Sep 9, 2014 | Glean
Acts 2:1 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” Did you ever go to a prayer meeting, church event, or chapel with people seeking revival? The hope is for Jesus to reveal Himself, manifest Himself, or well...
by Web Team | Sep 6, 2014 | Glean
“you whitewashed wall!” Acts 23:3 Yo, Paul just went in on them! He is admonishing the Pharisees and Sadducees by calling them whitewashed walls. The meaning is they look pure, and good on the outside, but inside there is nothing good. Tombs were washed...
by Web Team | Sep 5, 2014 | Glean
Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.” Interpretation: The church has divided over so many meaningless disputes, and in that division so many people that need...
by Web Team | Sep 4, 2014 | Glean
Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you” Power. Who hasn’t dreamt of being a superhero- or a super villain with immense power? We in our character relate power with the ability to do whatever we want. If we did...
by Web Team | Aug 24, 2014 | Glean
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast” Psalm 57:7 Steadfast, it means unwavering. David is in a cave hiding from Saul when he is writing this Psalm of praise. How many of us take the time when we are hurting, afraid, or stressed to praise...
by Web Team | Jun 18, 2014 | Glean
1 Peter 3:14 “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled” Interpretation: Peter is encouraging the church to chase after the pure things of Christ. This world is so eager to see...
