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Scriptures Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 6:33; John 8:44; 17:17; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 10:5; Ephesians 6:11-17; Hebrews 4:12; 10:38; 1 Peter 5:8 Verse Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Eph. 6:11 Thought Many followers of... Read More →

Joseph was one of twelve sons of Jacob, and he was Jacob’s favorite. Jacob gave Joseph a beautiful robe, which served as a constant reminder to Joseph’s older brothers of their father’s favoritism. In addition, Joseph had dreams that predicted a future in which he would rule over... Read More →

Jacob was the son of Isaac, the grandson of Abraham, and the father of 12 sons, from which came the 12 tribes of Israel. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, which means one who struggles with God and Prince of God. The name Jacob means schemer, and indeed Jacob’s early life was... Read More →

Abraham was not perfect and he didn’t always follow God’s direction 100%, but he always maintained a respectful fear of God, striving to do God’s will even though his humanity sometimes got in the way. When Abraham allowed Lot to accompany him to the Promised Land, he deviated... Read More →

When Abraham received God’s call, he packed up, loaded up and headed toward Canaan, the land that God promised to him. Acquiring the land and the realization of the promise (that Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars) required a lot of patience. The journey was... Read More →

When the earth became so sinful that every inclination of humanity was evil, God decided to wipe it clean and reboot. Noah was chosen as the original survivor—the person who would be the start-up for Earth (Part 2). Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord because he was... Read More →

The first episode of Naked and Afraid took place thousands of years ago in the Garden of Eden. After God created the Earth and everything in it, he created humankind. Adam and Eve started with a PSR (pre-sin rating) of 10. They had everything they needed: the best food, the... Read More →

The night before Jesus crucifixion he gathered with the disciples to celebrate the Passover meal. He told them he would soon be betrayed into the hands of the authorities and put to death. He also told them that they would abandon him. Peter boldly protested, declaring that even... Read More →

Crucifixion was the most brutal, painful and humiliating way for a person to be executed. It was reserved for the worst criminals. It created a public spectacle and, no doubt, served as a deterrent to any who might be inclined to oppose the Roman government. The authorities... Read More →