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1 Peter Chapter 4 — A Slow Walk Through Fire, Hope, and Strange Glory

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1 Peter Chapter 4 — A Slow Walk Through Fire, Hope, and Strange Glory Photo by  iam_os  on  Unsplash Here we will be studying a litle bit understanding of  1 Peter 4 , I feel like the pages smell like smoke. Not the smoke of a burnt house or some destruction, but… you know, that strange warm scent from a wood-fire oven, where the logs crackle and whisper? A sense of something refining. Something painful but glorious. Something that leaves a lingering  and smell on your clothes, and maybe even on your soul. This chapter is kinda like stepping close to a holy fire that God allows, not to destroy but to purify. A fire that stings yet blesses. A fire that wakes you up. And Peter, ah Peter, old fisherman with sea-salt in his beard and memories of denying Jesus still haunting sometimes… he writes like a man who has learned to face flames and walk through them with hope. So yeah, let’s wander through the chapter. Verse 1 — “Arm yourselves…” Greek: hoplisasthe (ὁ...

Detailed Explanation of 2 Kings 4

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  Detailed Explanation of 2 Kings 4 Introduction 2 Kings 4 is a chapter that highlights the miraculous power of God working through the prophet Elisha. It contains four major miracles: the provision of oil for a widow, the promise and resurrection of the Shunammite’s son, the purification of a poisoned pot of stew, and the multiplication of loaves to feed a hundred men. These miracles demonstrate God’s provision, power over life and death, and ability to care for His people in times of need. Verses 1-7: The Widow’s Oil A destitute widow approaches Elisha, pleading for help as her husband, a prophet, has died and left her with debts. The creditor threatens to take her two sons as slaves. This was in accordance with ancient laws (Exodus 21:7, Leviticus 25:39), which allowed creditors to enslave debtors and their children if debts were unpaid. Miracle and Interpretation Elisha asks the widow what she has in her house. She replies that she only has a small jar of oil. He then instructs...