Author: Daniel Oliveira

We will continue to study the life of David, but first, we must set the stage for the example of David. He is called a man after God’s own heart, not because he was perfect, he had problems, he sinned, his family was not perfect, but he was anointed, and he respected and treasured the anointing of the Lord. He …

I recently started reading more about the life of David, and especially about the fact that he is called a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). When you read about David’s life you find out that he was a very ordinary person, he had problems, his family had problems, he made mistakes, and he sinned in …

While many people attribute Jesus to the beginning of the Christian religion, He did not come to start a new religion but to open the door to a relationship with the Father. Like He said, He did not come to abolish the Torah (teaching), He came to show us how it is done. One must be able to study His …

“A voice cries out, “In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; construct in the desert a road for our God. Every valley must be elevated, and every mountain and hill leveled. The rough terrain will become a level plain, the rugged landscape a wide valley. The splendor of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see …

“I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:20–21, emphasis mine). These verses …

“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”; and He said, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you’ ”” (Exodus 3:14). This is a very important verse from the Scriptures. We need to understand that Moses was looking for a theological way to introduce God to the people of Israel. …

These are three points that much has been written about already. I am not claiming to be writing a comprehensive summary about it, but only my own perception. In my perception, there is no way to separate the three, the Bible, Israel, and the Church. First, we have to talk about the Bible. This is something that much has been …

I just recently shared a post about the message of all the prophets of the Old Testament, John the Baptist, and Jesus. There is a constant message about the need for repentance, returning to God, walking away from idols, and wrong relationships with our neighbors. About five years ago I went through an experience that would eventually open my eyes …

““Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. “Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and …

The Hebrew word Torah means teaching and instruction. It was always meant to be a way to bring people back to God, but never a way to build a religion that would exclude people and block their access to God. Unfortunately, what was happening in the days of Jesus continues to happen until today. Some people turn the teachings and …

I have often heard that I had to get ready to receive the new wine and that the new thing God is doing is better. The first miracle of turning water into wine can be used to teach that people must be ready to receive something new, but this is not exactly what Jesus was saying to his disciples. Over …

I seriously think that one of the problems we can run into when reading the Bible is to think of it as a book written for and about the people in the past. For me, the Bible is the Word of God, and it is not limited to time or space, it can speak to any person at any time …

First of all, I want to thank you all for the messages, prayers, and thoughts. We have been through a lot in Maui these last few days. Even though we feel very thankful for the prayers and the protection we have been provided, we are brokenhearted witnessing the devastation of this incredible and beautiful land, and our thoughts and prayers …

I like to study the lives of the men and women of the Bible, and after reading a book called “The Divine Mentors,” I started to look at the different examples from the Scriptures as mentors that can teach me and help me to navigate through my own challenges and struggles. Jeremiah has become one of my best friends and …

In Luke 5 there is a very interesting account of one of the many miracles of healing that Jesus performed. In so many instances the miracles and healings were initiated by the people that were looking for the healing or deliverance, but on this passage the person was a paralytic. We are not given the exact details, we do not …