1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez , saying, Because I bare him with sorrow." The name Jabez means pain. He was a man of honour. He had a closer walk with God. He was blessed but in pain. You may be blessed but in pain. Jabez understood that his name was imposed on him. " *Is any among you afflicted? let him pray* ....."(James 5:13) Jabez prayed against the pain. Prayer is antidote

Dedication means to brings something and place it on the altar before God. Babies or children dedication is all about giving God what belongs to him first. Giving back to God what already belongs to him; acknowledging that God is the giver of children. God is the designer of children even before they become yours (Psalms 139:12-16), and knows the plan and purpose for their future (Jeremiah 1:5 MSG). Biblical examples of people who dedicated their

1 Peter 2:21-25 - Christ suffered, thus setting us an example. Isaiah 53:7 - He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. Romans 12:19 - We are told to leave revenge to God in afflictions and persecutions. Hebrews 2:14-16, 17-18 - Jesus our high priest is able to empathize with u for he was tested in every way like

God had come to  fellowship with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day; but instead they hid themselves among the trees of the garden . Genesis 3:8. v7 Following their disobedience, their eyes were opened and they realized that they were naked.  In their human efforts, they made coverings of fig leaves. v9 The Lord God called to the man, "Where are you?" - We see that sin brings shame, for man started to run away from God instead of drawing closed

Taking God at His word, for only Him is Ex-Nihilo - The cause without a cause. Only God could provide a dry highway in the Red Sea, and make the claim, "The Egyptians you see today, you shall see them no more, just be still" Exodus 15:1,4,21 - Moses and Miriam sand a song: "The horse and the rider has been hurled down." The Egyptians forgot that a horse is prepared for battle, but victory comes from God - Psalms 20:7-9, Proverbs 21:31. Only God who

A study through Haggai: - After Cyrus took over , one group returned home to rebuild the temple. This group laid and completed the foundation within 2 years. However, the work was stopped by opponents for 16 years (Ezra 4:4-6:22). After Darius came to power, Haggai urged the people to resume to the work - specifically Zerubabbel the Governor and Joshua the High to lead the project. Within 4 years, the work was completed and worship resumed. A backward

Similar parables: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:44-47, Mark 4:25 Luke 19:13 [11-27] Parable of the Ten Minas/Pounds v13 - Put this money t work until I come (NIV) --Do business till I come (NKJV) --Occupy till I come (KJV) --Operate with this until I return (MSG) --Invest this for me while I am gone (NLT) In this parable, the servants and enemies of Jesus are referred to here. v14 The enemies said, we don't want this man to be our king. v15 He was made

Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Response" (2008, 128-131) by Judith Balswick and Jack Balswick i. Appreciate the creation purpose of God: The starting point in dealing with a case of homosexuality is Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. "A committed heterosexual one-flesh relationship is a sacred expression of humankind being in God's image as male

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 14:12 NLT Matthew 11:19 Wisdom is proved right by her deeds II Timothy 2:2, says, “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.” Do you see the link? Paul is saying that we have been taught by others. We in turn are going to teach others. The gospel chain goes

Part 1 Reflection 1: Where do your friends take you? 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalms 122 Reflection 2: Ecclesiastes 3:1 A time and a season for every activity. v11 - He makes everything beautiful in it's time. Proverbs 3:24 - Above all, guard your heart - against sin, **emotional hurts** Song of Songs 8:6  - Love is as strong as death! Take care Reflection 3: Whoever loves pleasure will become