By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 5:33-40. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) There are some elements of life no one can do without, three of which are most vital for every human being. These are in respect…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 10:7-10, Rev 4:1-2. “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:9) Most people believe and hope in the afterlife. Many believe they will or hope to make it there some day after they depart…
A life of study Somewhere along life’s journey you will be called to study. Study for exams, study for work purposes and generally studying the world around you. Formally or informally. For enjoyment and personal growth, or for better opportunities and job development. Know that you can present your studies to the Lord asking for…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 27:1-14. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Light is one of the most important things we require, even in our natural life. Without it, darkness…
What does the Bible Say about Polygamy? In this article I reflect on the Holy Scriptures to draw conclusions on what the Bible teaches on the subject of marriage and polygamy. We shall make reflections on the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament The Old Testament came to us within a cultural…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 1:1-4, 10-14. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.…. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of…
Adultery redefined and meaning expanded in the New Testament In part one and part two of our discussion we focused on the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, Adultery was viewed in terms of sex with a married woman (someone’s wife). In this case, both the man and the wife were executed for the offence…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 1:1-3, 10-14. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) From the foregoing, God’s Word…
Tolerance and Punishment in the Old Testament The underlying theme for sexual purity in the Old Testament is the Holiness of YAHWEH: “Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” (Leviticus 20:7, 8) As we noted in…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Acts 8:26-39. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”…