Five Kings War against Gibeon Now it came to pass, when Adonizedec king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was…
Read these 12 carefully chosen Bible verses about the Lord Jesus’ resurrection to sense God’s love and salvation for us. Matthew 20:18-19 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to whip, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. Luke 9:22 Saying, The Son…
Joshua’s Charge to Leaders And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said to them, I am old and stricken in age: And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done…
We recommend the following 15 bible verses about looking up to God, which teach us how to depend on and look to Him. From the verses, we can understand that when we rely on God, He will bestow promises on us and strengthen our faith. Matthew 6:9-13 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this…
Job’s Confession and Repentance: Job 42:1-6 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 2 I know that you can do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from you. 3 Who is he that hides counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. 4 Hear, I beseech you, and I will speak: I will demand of you, and declare you to me. 5 I have…
In 2020, the global outbreak of the plagues makes all of mankind live in panic. Not only this, but disasters such as earthquakes, famines, fires, and insect plagues occur frequently. Mankind is so helpless and hopeless in the face of disasters. Many people earnestly pray to God to ask for His mercy and protection. But do you know what God’s mercy is? What kind of people does God show His mercy on? How can we gain God’s mercy? Read the…
The Calling of Abram – Genesis 12 1 Now the LORD had said to Abram, Get you out of your country, and from your kindred, and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you: 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and…
When God ends His work, He will perfect a group of overcomers, lead man to live in a new heaven and new earth full of joy and His blessings. The Book of Revelation prophesied, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Let’s read the following selected verses about new heaven and new…
Abram and Lot Part Ways – Genesis 13 1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai; 4 To the place of the altar,…
We often can’t control our anger. Thus, we hurt the people around us and meanwhile, we feel distress and remorse. The following 11 selected Bible verses about controlling anger will help us keep our emotions under control. Ephesians 4:26-27 Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Proverbs 29:11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. Ecclesiastes 7:7 Be…
