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Arrogant fools Apeitheia (ἀπείθεια), which means “disobedience” or “a stubborn unwillingness to be persuaded.” Paul writes, “Just as you who were at one time disobedient (apeithēsate) to God have now received mercy… so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy” (Romans 11:30–31). The greatest tragedy isn’t being…
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Unfulfilled void Kenodoxia (κενοδοξία), which means “vain glory” or “empty pride.” It’s the illusion that you are worth something when you are truly empty. Paul warns the Philippians, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or kenodoxia (vain glory), but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). The real danger isn’t just being…
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Spirit’s Flow Plethō (πληθώ), which means to fill, to overflow, or to cause to abound. When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, the believers were “filled (eplēsthēsan) with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:4). The whole point of being filled is not just to be full ourselves, but to let that fullness pour out and bless…
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Endless Supply Our key word today is charis (χάρις), a Greek word that means grace. Think of it as an undeserved gift—a gift given freely. The Apostle Paul uses this word so often that it becomes a central theme in his letters. In Galatians 2:5, he makes it clear that the core of the gospel…
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Hollow Soul Keyword: kenos (κενός) This word means “empty, void, without substance.” Paul used it to warn believers not to run their race “in vain (kenos)” (Galatians 2:2). The human heart without God is precisely this: a hollow container. Yet the miracle of grace is that God chooses such vessels, not because they are strong,…
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Who parts the sea Who calms the storm The impossible Because of Your power Who holds my hand Who opens a way for me In my weakness Your power is made perfect I surrender to You In my fear Your power is made perfect I surrender to You Nothing is impossible for You Who holds…
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Imagine a wealthy father who locks all his treasures inside one secure vault. Outsiders may admire the magnificent building, but they cannot open the door. Only his children, holding the father’s key, have access to the riches within. In the same way, God has placed every spiritual treasure in Christ, and only through faith in…
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Compassion’s Gift This story begins with a man named Eldrin Cael, eighty years old, a wise yet frail figure who lived in a simple, lonely room cluttered with scattered belongings. Though he had three successful and wealthy children, he remained isolated—unvisited, unseen, and forgotten. We—the service interns at a church—assumed he lived in poverty. We…
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Final Warning The parable ends with the sound of music from the Father’s house, but the spotlight shifts. We are invited to pause and ask: Will we enter, or will we remain outside? Stop, Think Jesus intentionally leaves the story of the elder brother unresolved. There is a sacred pause — a mirror held before…
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Grace That Reaches Both Sons The story does not end with the music of celebration. It shifts dramatically to a quiet but piercing scene: the Father leaving his guests, walking outside to where the elder son stands in anger. This moment is just as shocking as when he ran to meet the prodigal. Once again,…
