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Son of Man
Is Jesus really fully human and fully divine? “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man.” – Daniel 7:13 Son of Man is found 107 times in the Old Testament, 93 of those in … Continue reading
New Covenant
What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant? “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it … Continue reading
Atonement
How does Jesus’s death cover my sin? “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 Over half … Continue reading
Wisdom
How do I become wise? “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Psalm 1:7 is the theme for the entire book of Proverbs. Wisdom in the Bible is the … Continue reading
Blessedness
How can I be happy? “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so … Continue reading
Jesus Rejected
If Jesus was rejected by his own people, why should I accept him? “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22 Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22 during his final debate in the temple (Mark 12:10), after … Continue reading
Messiah
Is there proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God? “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” – Psalm 110:1 Did you know that Psalm 110 is quoted … Continue reading
Good Shepherd
If the Lord is my shepherd, what’s my obligation to those I lead? “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” … Continue reading
Prophecy
Is there proof that Jesus was God’s son? “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” – Psalm 2:7 Twice during Jesus’s ministry, God paraphrased Psalm 2:7—before Jesus’s baptism (Matthew 3:16-17) and during the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8). The Old … Continue reading
Finding Happiness
Does God want you to be happy? “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wickedor stand in the way of sinnersor sit in the seat of mockers.But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his … Continue reading