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Also the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, saying, “You also shall not go in there. But Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Moreover your little ones, which you said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in there, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.” (Deuteronomy 1:37-39)

The land of Israel is a picture of God’s rest, spiritually speaking. It is a clear picture of Jesus’ finished work on the cross and it’s the rest of God for all those who believe. Even in the old covenant, … Continue reading

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Then said the woman, “Whom shall I bring up to you?” And he said, “bring me up Samuel.” And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spoke to Saul, saying, “Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul.” And the king said unto her, “Be not afraid: for what did you see?” And the woman said to Saul, “I saw gods ascending out of the earth.” And he said to her, “What form is he of?” And she said, “An old man came up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself. (1 Samuel 28:11-14)

What happens when we die? It’s a billion dollar question and many people have many ideas and beliefs about it. The Bible is the only book that can give authentic information about this subject as this the only Creator God’s … Continue reading

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All the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to (prophet) Samuel unto Ramah, and said unto him, “Behold you are old, and your sons walk not in your ways: now make us a king to judge us like all nations.” (1 Samuel 8:4,5)

There is an interesting pattern in the Bible which came about by the knowledge of good and evil. This pattern began in the garden of Eden and culminates in the man whose number is 666 in the book of Revelation. … Continue reading

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When the Moabites rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood: They said, “this is blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore Moab, to the spoil.” (2 Kings 3:22,23)

This is an excerpt from the ministry of prophet Elisha. What I would like to focus on is an interesting detail that the Holy Spirit has taken time and verses to mention. There is significant truth hidden in these minute … Continue reading

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He remembered for them His covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. (Psalm 106:45)

Today’s message will hinge on just this one mind boggling truth revealed through this verse. Don’t know about you, but I have goosebumps every time I pause to think what’s being said here. Remember, this is a verse written during … Continue reading

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Elijah said unto her, “Fear not; go and do as you have said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for you and for your son”. (1 Kings 17:13)

This is my second post on this wonderful event that happened during the years of acute famine in Israel. In my earlier post on this topic, I’ve expounded on this widow of Zarephath. After seeing the famine around her and … Continue reading

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Behold, the days come, says the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord: and they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it. (Amos 8:11-12)

God spoke to the Israelites about the coming times where He also prophesies of the coming Messiah. What’s interesting in this verse is that the famine that comes by, isn’t a famine of food or water but of hearing. There … Continue reading

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Peter said to Jesus, “Though I should die with you, yet will I not deny you.” Likewise also said all the disciples. (Matthew 26:35)

I’m going to ask you to do something. All of us know what Peter and the disciples did after they made this statement. But for a while, imagine you’re sitting in a theatre watching this movie. You haven’t read the … Continue reading

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But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not inheritance; the Lord God of Israel was their inheritance, as He said unto them. (Joshua 13:33)

Now you know where your favourite Levi’s jeans have their roots! When the Holy Spirit makes a special mention about something specific, there is divine significance behind it. Israelites were divided into 12 tribes and each tribe had a name … Continue reading

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You shall not tempt the Lord your God as you tempted Him in Massah. (Deuteronomy 6:16)

We know Adam was tempted to sin, and he succumbed to the temptation and fell. But how can God be tempted when it’s impossible for Him to sin? God is speaking in this verse reminding the Israelites about how they … Continue reading

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