Bible Teaching Articles
Practical, Scripture-based teaching from Rev. Dr. Adewumi Adewuyi on knowing God, hearing the Holy Spirit, prayer, faith and building a godly home, so you can stand and shine in perilous times.
Thriving in Perilous Times
What Are the “Perilous Times” of 2 Timothy 3:1? A Bible Guide for Believers Today
Paul warned that “in the last days perilous times will come.” Here is what that warning means, why it is not meant to frighten you, and how God’s people can rise above difficult days.
4 min readHow to Thrive in Hard Times: Lessons from Elijah at the Brook Cherith
While famine gripped Israel, Elijah was fed by ravens at the brook Cherith. His story shows why knowing God, and obeying His specific instructions, makes the difference in hard times.
4 min readAbiding in Christ: What It Means to Stay Connected to the Vine (John 15)
Every creature God made thrives only when connected to its source. Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Here is what abiding in Him means and how to do it every day.
5 min readHearing God & Divine Direction
How to Hear from the Holy Spirit: 6 Ways God Leads His Children
“As many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Being led by the Holy Spirit is every believer’s right. Here are the six ways He leads, and how to recognise His voice.
6 min readHow to Know God’s Will for Your Life: Preparing for Divine Direction
God has a specific purpose for your life, and every step either moves you towards it or away from it. Here is why you need divine guidance, and five ways to prepare your heart to receive it.
5 min read7 Things That Stop You Hearing from God (and How to Overcome Them)
Divine guidance is for every child of God, but certain things block it. Here are seven hindrances to hearing from God, and how to overcome each one.
5 min readAre My Dreams from God? A Biblical Guide to Dreams, Visions and Personal Prophecy
God can speak through dreams, but not every dream is from Him. Here are the three sources of dreams, how to judge them, and how to receive personal prophecy wisely.
4 min readPrayer, Faith & the Word
Living by God’s Word: How Daily Meditation Shapes Your Life (Joshua 1:8)
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Here is why the Word is the one foundation that does not shift, and how to make it part of every day.
5 min readHow to Pray and Not Give Up: Lessons on Prayer from Jesus (Luke 18:1)
Without prayer, people give up. Jesus showed us a different way: rising early, praying through the night and seeking the Father’s direction. Here is how to build a prayer life that holds in hard times.
5 min readHow Faith Works: What the Bible Teaches About Living by Faith
Faith is taking God at His Word: believing who He says He is, doing what He says you can do and possessing what He says you have. Here is how faith works, grows and overcomes.
5 min readFamily & Parenting
From the book: Making It in Perilous Times
These articles are adapted from Making It in Perilous Times by Rev. Dr. Adewumi Adewuyi, a call to know God, live by His Word and follow the Holy Spirit in the last days.
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