Tag: Jesus
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When the Hero Falls, the Lord Appears
Isaiah 6:1 — “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord.” There are moments in our spiritual lives when God allows the “heroes” — the people or things we’ve leaned on — to fall away. It may be a mentor, a parent, a pastor, a dream, or even a sense of…
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The World Before the Word
God Speaks Creation and Covenant Into Being Introduction: When God Speaks, Everything Changes Before the Gospel of John ever opens with those majestic words—”In the beginning was the Word”—the Old Testament has been quietly preparing us for this revelation. Long before John identifies Jesus as the living Word of God, Scripture reveals a God who…
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AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: SESSION 3 – Endurance, Humanity, and Hope of the Kingdom
Endurance, Humanity, and Hope of the Kingdom Read: Revelation 14:12, Revelation 17–18, Revelation 21:1–5, Daniel 7:27 Main Idea Prophecy calls believers to faithful endurance and living hope. Every Babel and Babylon eventually collapses under its own arrogance, but the Lamb reigns forever. Christ’s kingdom restores the full dignity of humanity and gathers His people into…
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How spiritual realities often underlie worldly events.
Old Testament Foundations: The Unseen Battle Behind History 1. Daniel — Empires and Angels (Daniel 10–12) Daniel’s visions expose the “spiritual architecture” behind earthly power.In Daniel 10, the angel tells him, “The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days… then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.”Behind the political…
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Several strands of biblical wisdom for those haunted by regret and recurring temptation
1. Remember that God’s mercy is greater than memory. Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Condemnation is not the same as conviction. Conviction calls you back to grace; condemnation chains you to the past. The devil traffics in old evidence. God calls you into a new…
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AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: Week 2
Idolatry, Hubris, and Discernment in the Digital Age (Week 2 of the study “AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy”) Our world moves at the speed of thought. Artificial Intelligence writes, reasons, and recommends. Neuralink and similar technologies promise to merge human minds with machines. The language of progress sounds thrilling—but also unsettling. What does Scripture say…
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Source of Old Faith Bible Study Series – AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: 3-Week Study
Sundays · October 19 – November 2 , 2025 SESSION 1 – Prophecy, Technology, and Human Vocation Read: Genesis 11:1-9, Daniel 12:4, Revelation 1:1-3, Matthew 24:36-44 Main ideaProphecy reveals God’s purposes and the lordship of Christ. It is given to strengthen trust, not to stir fear. Technology expresses the human call to create and steward,…
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Stewarding your faith in hard times
The story of Job begins with blessing and ends with brokenness. In Job chapters 1 and 2, Scripture introduces a man described as blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. He had seven sons, three daughters, and abundant wealth. Job’s life seemed stable, ordered, and blessed. Then, in a single…
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Naming the Moment
We are living in days when what Scripture warned has come to pass: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Truth is called hate speech. Lies are paraded as compassion. Even murder is cheered when it fits the culture’s script. The question that presses on us is the same question…
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The Prayer Compass – Orienting True North
True North – Christ Himself “Lord Jesus, keep me aligned to You—not outcomes, not fears, not even my own dreams.” North – Renewing Faith and Hope Renew my trust in You each day. Restore hope where it has grown dim and strengthen my heart to endure. (Romans 15:13) East – Vision Open doors for growth…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 