Mercy is one of God’s most wonderful attributes. Without it, we would be irretrievably lost in darkness and deception. Once we receive God’s mercy, our hearts should burst with gratitude that can best be expressed by paying i...
Believers are called to be “instruments of justice,” according to an ancient translation of Romans 6:13. Injustice is rampant in our modern-day culture. The church must be a more respected voice or we, as a society, will soon...
The word “Zion” means fortress (a stronghold of defense). Those in covenant with the God of Abraham (the King of Zion) qualify as “Children of Zion” because they have become a fortress of faith in a world full of unbelief, a ...
Did God name Himself “Jehovah-Jireh” or was that popular name for God humanly created? Originally, did it apply to something besides God? Does that name reveal the Most High will provide His people with an abundance of materi...
Jesus will judge between “the living and the dead at His appearing,” when He ushers His kingdom fully into this world. That’s not talking about distinguishing those who are alive physically from those who are dead naturally, ...
Believers in Jesus are called “a people for His name.” Once His glorious name is revealed to us, it becomes our source of authority and victory. Learn the mystery of the tetragrammaton, the four-letter name for God in Hebrew,...
In the first apostolic council, new converts coming to the Lord were called “a people for His name.” This title for God’s people has five powerful applications. In this episode, we will discover the wonder of the first: that...
Children of the day are blessed individuals whose lives have been illuminated by an encounter with Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness who arises over them with healing in His wings. Once enlightened, they too shine in the lives ...
We are living in dark times. But God's people are called "CHILDREN OF LIGHT and the CHILDREN OF THE DAY. We are not of the night nor of darkness.” The symbol of light, applied to God and His people, contains many intriguing, ...
Learn the 10 amazing ways “children of the resurrection” will be changed into the glorious image of the Lord Jesus when He returns. When the “dead in Christ” arise and living believers are translated, “We shall be like Him, f...
Most believers view the resurrection through a historical lens: celebrating the great victory Jesus won almost 2,000 years ago. However, there is an overflow of power from the empty tomb that is still lingering in this world,...
The body of Christ is described as being “one bread”; we inherit this status from the Son of God who was “living bread which came down from heaven.” He existed to feed those who are hungry for truth. We are called to do the s...
Believers are named “a chosen generation” in 1 Peter 2:9. The Scripture declares God Himself chose us before the foundation of this world; so surely, He will keep us and preserve us until the new creation arrives. What a powe...
Believers are called “the rich of the earth” in several translations of Psalms 22:29. This is a reference to what Jesus called “true riches.” It is important to see yourself, not as a struggling defeated person, but someone r...
Is the “Prosperity Gospel” right or wrong—or is there a balanced biblical view of this concept that is healthy, beneficial, and wholesome? In the last podcast, we examined our calling to be “The Prosperous of the Earth” (Psal...
God’s people are named “the prosperous of the earth” in Psalm 22:29. Why would God do that unless prosperity is something He intends to pour out. But does that always involve material or financial gain? Is there a balanced an...
In Exodus 19:6 Israel is called “a holy nation”; in 1 Peter 2:9 the church is called “a holy nation.” Whether Old or New Covenant, the requirement for fellowship with God is the same: holiness. Because God is holy, He command...
Priests were called “ministers of the altar” in the Old Testament. Believers now fulfill this calling too, on a higher level—ministering to people and ministering to God. Abraham was an altar-builder. Learn about the seven sp...
Ancient altars, designed by God, contained hidden, prophetic symbolism concerning New Testament realities. In the Old Testament, priests were called “ ministers of the altar ” (Joel 1:13). This is true for New Testament pries...
In 1 Peter 2:9 God calls His people “A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD.” That blends two opposite callings together into one: the calling to be “kings” (ruling with Jesus over the darkness of this world) and “priests” (serving God and servi...
Born-again believers are called “a holy priesthood” in 1 Peter 2:5. The function of a priestly calling was first evidenced in Abel and continued through patriarchs like Job, Noah, and Abraham. What lessons can we learn from t...
The word “savior” means “one who brings salvation.” Jesus is the “Savior of the world” (1 Jn. 4:14). But those who sincerely follow Him often share the message of salvation with others and thus, reflect His image and inherit ...
Two times Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Circumstances surrounding that powerful declaration speaks an enlightening message to those who inherit the same calling. Learn mysteries concerning the symbol of light in ...
Being a cheerful giver means so much more than just contributing finances to His work. Once God deposits gifts in your life, the joy of life is to give those gifts away to others, opening your mind to creative ideas sent from...