John Grabara Denial, Repentance, Forgiveness Two events, almost 2,000 years apart, bring into focus the sin of denial. We cover Peter's denial of Christ, his repentance and forgiveness. Christ knew Peter would repent. Christ asked him three … [Read more...]
Psalm 27 – My Light and Salvation
John Grabara Psalm 27 – My Light and Salvation Psalm 27 is recited twice daily by many Jewish communities during the Month of Elul. Jewish sages identify 3 fall Feast Holy Days (the Last Great Day is conflated with the Feast of Tabernacles). … [Read more...]
No One Should Be Shaken
John Grabara No One Should Be Shaken In times of societal and cultural chaos many people’s foundations are weakened and destroyed. When the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow and beat on their house, it will fall. And great … [Read more...]
Humble, Contrite, Trembling
John Grabara Humble, Contrite, Trembling Solomon asked, "Who can build God a temple?" God gives an unexpected answer in Isaiah 66. He chooses the humble, the contrite and the trembling to build Him a spiritual temple. Who are the humble? Who … [Read more...]
Give Thanks Always
John Grabara Give Thanks Always As society moves away from God, thanksgiving becomes rare. Paul tells us, as children of God, to give thanks always for everything - the good as well as the bad. … [Read more...]
Shield of Faith
John Grabara Shield of Faith The shield of faith not only protects the individual, but also protects each other. Paul understood the strength of the "tortoise" formation used by the Roman legions and how it applies to God's spiritual soldiers. … [Read more...]
The Paideia of God
John Grabara The Paideia of God Paul, in Ephesians 6:4, tells us to bring up our children in the training of the Lord. The Greek word for training used in this verse is Paideia and it means much more than training. In involves bringing up … [Read more...]
Wedding Song
John Grabara Wedding Song There are many events that make up the Feast of Trumpets. One of those events is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb of God and the Church. Psalm 45 is the wedding song for joyous occasion. … [Read more...]
Like a Kiss on the Lips
John Grabara Like a Kiss on the Lips Solomon states that the main purpose of Proverbs is for learning about wisdom and discipline. He explains further that the proverbs are for understanding deep thoughts, for securing a good, fulfilling and … [Read more...]
Sin, Crushed Bones and Joy
John Grabara Sin, Crushed Bones and Joy 2 Samuel 12 gives us the historical account of David's sin with Bathsheba. A sin that not only affected David, but also the whole nation of Israel. David records the anguish of "crushed bones" in Psalm 51. … [Read more...]
