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 prie…
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 serv…
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 …
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 fro…
As you are opening gifts on this Christmas Day, learn how you are called to be a gift to God. Host Mike Shreve talks about God's gift to us then goes into Scripture to share how you can be gift to Him.
God has an elect people, predestined and chosen in Him before the foundation of the world. Discover the confidence that comes with the realization of this status. Learn the balanced view that opens the door of salvation to a…
“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies” (Romans 8:33). This eye-opening message will reveal why God calls His people “the elect” and the power of receiving a divine election, a predetermined p…
In the Song of Solomon, the bride asks to be placed as “a seal” upon the heart of the Shepherd/King/Bridegroom. A seal is an emblem of authenticity and authority that bears an image identified with the owner. This is all abo…
Just before ascending, Jesus identified a primary title that would rest upon the church. He said, “You shall be witnesses.” They changed the world. On the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the pilgrims “witnessed” their gratitude …
Jesus removes the yoke of sin but offers a new yoke—the yoke of discipleship. He urges, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me.” Animals yoked together must be willing to go the same direction at the same speed. Explore the …
The bride of Christ is called “His Undefiled” in the Song of Solomon. How is that possible? We have all been defiled by the fallen nature. Yet “the bride” has been presented as a “chaste virgin to Christ.” Restored spiritual…
The bride of Christ is named “His Dove” in the Song of Solomon. Those who are married to the Lord Jesus in a covenant relationship fulfill this symbol in five profoundly beautiful ways. This revelation is rich and will give …
The “Shulamite” is a unique name for God’s people in the Song of Solomon. That deeply symbolic book features loving conversations between a bridegroom and his bride-to-be, symbolizing Jesus, the heavenly Bridegroom and the b…
The Holy Spirit is called “the spirit of adoption” (Romans 8:15). In that role, he fills the hearts of those who are estranged from God and births them into the family of God. From that point, we are no longer orphans, helpl…
What is the “anointing” and who are the “anointed”? Why is oil a symbol of the anointing and why does the Bible promise, “The yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing” (Isaiah 10:27)? Learn why the word “Messiah” mea…
The word “salvation” means deliverance. It means far more than just being forgiven of sin and restored to a right relationship with God. It means deliverance from any negative or evil thing encountered in this world includin…
Solomon’s temple contained many mysterious, prophetic symbols revealing the nature of the true, permanent Temple of God that He is presently constructing with living stones (born again believers) in this New Testament era. B…
After giving the beatitudes, Jesus told His followers, “You are the salt of the earth.” Salt, in one way or another, changes whatever it contacts. So, God uses His people to bring change to this needy world. Be inspired and …
“Blessed are the peacemakers,” the seventh beatitude, is the pinnacle, the outcome of the development of the first six beatitudes in our lives. But to make peace in this strife-filled world, we must first obtain peace -- fro…
Hephzibah—a name for the bride of Christ in Isaiah 62:4 that is rarely claimed or understood by the children of God. Yet its interpretation will escort us back to the glory of Eden, yet in a greater, more beautiful, more per…
Though billions of people worship God, not all of it is acceptable in His sight. Jesus asserted "true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth." This dual requirement is so essential He added, "the Father is…
The righteous are called “an everlasting foundation” in Proverbs 10:25 (KJV), for God is building his work on them in this world. However, believers are able to fill this role only because they have eight God-given, eternall…