Here I Am: Samuel. “So Yahweh called Samuel again for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli discerned that Yahweh was calling the boy. And Eli said to Samuel, ‘Go lie down, and it shall be if He calls you, that …
Here I Am: Moses. “Moses said, “I must turn aside now, and see this marvelous sight, why the bush is not burned up.” When Yahweh saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush, and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” (Exodus 3:3-4). Hineni (Hebrew word, …
Here I Am: Jacob. “So Israel (Jacob) set out with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, ‘Here I am.” (Genesis 46:1-2). Hineni (Hebrew word, literal meaning “Behold, I …
Here I Am: Abraham. “And now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, Here I am.” (Genesis 22:1). Hineni (Hebrew word, literal meaning “Behold, I am!” but is generally translated in Bible as “Here I am.”) In Scripture it is a response of someone to someone …
Divine Invitations – From the Holy Spirit. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8). Human history began with divine fellowship in the Garden of Eden. But Adam and Eve broke that intimate fellowship with God, and ever since, God has yearned to return to that vital relationship with us. The …
Divine Invitations – From the Son. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8). Human history began with divine fellowship in the Garden of Eden. But Adam and Eve broke that intimate fellowship with God, and ever since, God has yearned to return to that vital relationship with us. The …
Divine Invitations – From the Father. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8). Human history began with divine fellowship in the Garden of Eden. But Adam and Eve broke that intimate fellowship with God, and ever since, God has yearned to return to that vital relationship with us. The …
Beatitudes in Revelation (7). “Blessed are those who will have washed their robes clean, so that they will have the right to feed on the Tree of Life and can come through the gates into the city.” (Revelation 22:14). “Blessed” = makarioi; a rich Greek word with many nuances, all in the context of enjoying God’s favor: fully …
Beatitudes in Revelation (6). “Look! I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.” (Revelation 22:7). “Blessed” = makarioi; a rich Greek word with many nuances, all in the context of enjoying God’s favor: fully satisfied; deeply joyful; delightfully content; profoundly happy; blissfully fulfilled. When Jesus declares that you are blessed, …
Beatitudes in Revelation (5). “Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him a thousand years.” (Revelation 20:6). “Blessed” = makarioi; a rich Greek word with many nuances, all in the context of …
Beatitudes in Revelation (4). “And the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.’ And he added, ‘These are true words that come from God.’” (Revelation 19:9). “Blessed” = makarioi; a rich Greek word with many nuances, all in the context of enjoying God’s favor: fully satisfied; …
Beatitudes in Revelation (3). “Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.” (Revelation 16:15, NLT). “Blessed” = makarioi; a rich Greek word with many nuances, all in the context of enjoying God’s …