The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross. Remember back in the mid-1960’s when certain philosophers and scholars authoritatively declared that God was dead? Now, if they were looking at Jesus on the Cross when they said that, they wouldn’t be far from the truth. God did die on the brutal tree of Roman …
The 7 Sprinkles of Blood on the Red Heifer. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents perfection, completeness, fulfillment, finished, wholeness. “According to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22). What is this ritual? At first glance, God’s peculiar instructions to Moses …
The 7 Signs in the Gospel of John. “Truly Jesus did many other signs and miracles in the presence of His disciples which are not written in this book; but these were written that you may fully believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that in the act of believing, you …
7 Things that God Hates. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents completeness, fulfillment, finished, perfection. Abomination: a detestable action; something morally disgusting; something loathed with a passion; something abhorrent; something hated to the very soul; something despicable and repugnant. “These six things the Lord hates; Yes, seven are an abomination to Him; … a …
Perfect Forgiveness – 70 Times 7. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents perfection, completeness, wholeness, fulfillment, finished. “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.” (Matthew 18: …
The Word is like Pure Silver Refined 7 Times. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents perfection, completeness, wholeness, fulfillment, finished. “Every word God speaks is sure and every promise is pure. His truth is tested, found to be flawless, and ever faithful. It’s as pure as silver refined 7 times.” (Psalm 12:6). In Psalm …
Marching Around Jericho. So the Israelites have finally reached the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering. Moses has died and his disciple Joshua has taken command of the Chosen People. “Joshua was filled with the Spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. The people of Israel listened obediently to Joshua …
The 7 Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. “You, therefore, pray like this…” (Matt. 6:9). Seven (7): A Biblical number representing perfect, complete, fulfilled, finished, whole. With its seven petitions as uttered by Jesus, He must think this is His complete prayer, an outline of everything that needs to be included. “All elements of the Lord’s Prayer …
The 7 Praises in a Day. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents perfection, completeness, wholeness, fulfillment, finished. “Seven times each day I stop and shout praises, because of your righteous judgments.” (Ps. 119:164). There may be many different ways to “pray yourself hot” in the course of a day. One prayer system that has stood the …
The 7 I AM’s in the Gospel of John. Seven (7): The Biblical number that represents perfect, complete, whole, finished, fulfilled. (1.) I AM the Bread of Life (John 6:35); (2.) I AM the Light of the World (John 8:12); (3.) I AM the Door (John 10:7); (4.) I AM the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14); (4.) I AM the …
The Seven Woes to the Pharisees. Seven (7): the Biblical number representing perfect, complete, whole, fulfilled, finished. This passage is evidently everything that Jesus needed to tell the Pharisees at this time, the complete picture of His objections to them and their religious traditions. Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples, ‘The …
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Seven (7): in Biblical tradition, seven represents perfect, complete, whole, fulfilled, finished. “There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him. The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the …