Have you ever had a screw (or something similar) get stuck in your car’s tyre? It creates a tiny hole, causing a slow leak that’s not always easy to spot. To find the exact location, we often pour water over the tyre. Eventually, bubbles begin to rise – revealing where the hole is. Once it’s …
Tetelestai
The word “Tetelestai” (τετέλεσται) is a Greek word that appears in the Bible in John 19:30 where Jesus is hanging on the cross, saying “It is finished”. The word tetelestai is in the perfect tense, which means that an action has been completed in the past but continues into the present. It is derived from …
Running the Race with Endurance
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 Life is often described as a race – a journey that requires strength, focus, and perseverance. In Hebrews 12:1, we are encouraged to shed anything that …
The Power of Persistent Prayer
Prayer is one of the most powerful tools a believer has, and persistent prayer (praying consistently with faith) is especially impactful. Jesus encouraged His followers: Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 Biblical Examples: Hannah prayed for a child for years …
God Hears You
Life can be challenging, and sometimes it feels like no one is listening. But the Bible reminds us that God always hears His children: The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from …