Why Did God Temper Moses in the Wilderness for 40 Years?

God says, “And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried” (Zechariah 13:9). This verse reminded me of the story of Moses. Before leading the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses, af...

Bible Verse–2 Corinthians 11:19

For you suffer fools gladly, seeing you yourselves are wise.

The Israelites Worship the Golden Calf

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-6) 1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron, and said to him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that b...

Bible Verse–Ephesians 6:4

Ephesians 6:4 And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

What Does the Verse in Revelation About Not Adding Things Refer To?

By Chiheng The sharp “beep … beep” of a car’s horn sounded in the narrow alley, yanking Xu Min away from her thoughts. Turning to look back, she saw she hadn’t realized she was blocking the car behind her while she was lost in contemplation over something t...

Bible Verse–Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Abraham Offers Isaac

Abram Named Abraham (Genesis 17:1-8) And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be you perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply ...