What is hesed, God’s lovingkindess?
What is hesed? The Hebrew word is important in the Old Testament. If hesed was a recipe, it would have three ingredients.
47 Why Jesus Forgave Sins Before Healing the Paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8)
Jesus demonstrates that he has authority from God to forgive sins by calling upon the power of God to heal the paralytic. In addition to the faith of the paralytic, the miracles support our faith by demonstrating that God has given Jesus authority.
believe, pisteuó, G4100
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek verb for to believe pisteuó G4100.
46 Why Jesus Sent 2,000 Pigs Into the Sea, And What It Means for You (Matthew 8:28-34)
When Jesus heals the demoniacs, we learn Jesus has God-given authority over the powers of darkness and evil. In the last podcast, we saw that Jesus has God-given authority over the power of nature. Together they build the case that Jesus is the Messiah.
How do I study the Bible?
Wondering how to get started studying the Bible? You can jump in anywhere. But here are a few suggestions to get you moving.
June Reflections 2022
Foxes, funerals, demons, pigs, fasting and wine skins. That’s all coming in the Gospel of Matthew as we look at various miracles Jesus performed. Lord willing, I plan to cover chapters 8-9 this summer, take a short break and then dive into the next discourse (the sending of the 12).
45 What Jesus Teaches About Fear When Life Gets Hard (Matthew 8:23-27)
When he calms the storm, we learn Jesus brings the power of God to rescue His people from the vast destructive forces of nature. The miracles of Jesus have a message: Jesus brings the mercy of God for healing and deliverance.
apostle, apostolos, G652
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek word for apostle, apostolos G652
What happened between the Old and New Testaments?
The time between the end of the Old Testament (400BC from the prophet Malachi) to the preaching of John the Baptist (25 AD) is known as the “intertestamental” period. Here’s an overview of what happened.
44 Why Jesus Told a Man Not to Bury His Father (Matthew 8:18-22)
Matthew introduces us to two potential disciples. One says: “I will follow Jesus if it pays off now.” The other says: “Now is paying off, I’ll follow Jesus later.” The opportunity to decide to follow Jesus is now. One day it will be too late.
save, sozo, G4982
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek verb: to save, sōzō
Introduction to the Exile & Return
The period of the divided kingdom ended with the people of Israel being taken into captivity. First, the people of the northern kingdom were conquered by Assyria, leaving Judah to struggle on alone. Finally, the southern kingdom of Judah was conquered by the Babylonians, leaving all the children of Israel in exile from the land. Here is an overview and timeline of the exile of Israel and her return from captivity.
About the Author
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.