Words can create confusion when we use the same terms but refer to different concepts, particularly in religious contexts where cults and false teachings adopt Christian terminology while describing non-biblical beliefs. • A person...

Paul follows the Holy Spirit's leading to Jerusalem despite warnings about the danger awaiting him, demonstrating how sometimes God's call leads us directly into difficult situations rather than away from them.• Paul enters Jerusalem an...

God's plan transcends generational failures to accomplish His purposes, working through broken systems to raise up faithful leaders when hope seems lost.• Looking at 1 Samuel 3, we see God's word coming to Samuel in a time when "the wor...

The word of God is essential for our spiritual vitality, but hearing and responding to it can be a challenging process requiring patience and humility.• The word of God was rare in Samuel's time, creating a spiritual vacuum• Samuel ...

God's Word is life-altering, but we often take it for granted until it's gone—like health, relationships, or abilities that we only appreciate in their absence.• Samuel's story contrasts innocent receptivity with deliberate avoidance of...