There are several practical lessons here including doing good to those who have done good to you, avoiding shaming people publicly, and fighting the battle of this life with courage and complete trust in the work that the Lord will do for us.
The name <em>Nabal</em> means <em>fool</em> (see 1 Samuel 25:25). In scripture, a fool is much more than a degrading name you throw at someone you dislike.
A Doctrinal and Historical Study of Baptism
Our death to sin is twofold. We are to be dead to sin but alive unto God. This lesson gives God's way to live a victorious life in the power of God.
There are two stages of baptism for the present day believer: the spiritual (Spirit baptism) and the physical (water baptism). What are some characteristics that would distinguish the two in scripture?