Apr 22 2012
Let Us… (Part 1; Hebrews)
The writer primarily addresses a Jewish audience and encourages them against apostasy. They are in danger of falling away, specifically falling back into Judaism. He shows the supremacy of Christ and the Christian system and urges the readers then to continue on with renewed effort. Consider …
Apr 22 2012
Why Jesus Taught In Parables
Mark 4:30 gives a good definition of parables: likenesses or comparisons of one thing to another. Jesus was a master at using common/understood things to teach spiritual truths. So why did He use this method of teaching so often?
Apr 15 2012
A Leader Like Joshua
Joshua 24:29-31 is a great tribute to the effectiveness that Joshua had as a leader of God’s people. All of us can be leaders in some way and can learn from his example.
Apr 15 2012
The Gospel of Mark: Portrait of a Servant
Mark presents Jesus as an active, authoritative servant of God.
Apr 08 2012
Eliezer, A Faithful Steward (Genesis 24)
Eliezer (Gen. 15:2) may be the servant charged with finding Isaac a wife; consider how he carried out his charge faithfully.
Apr 08 2012
He Is Not Here: For He Is Risen (Matt. 28:5-6)
As Matthew concludes, he records the death and burial of Christ but also the joyous resurrection. Here we see the empty tomb which forever declares the reality of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and reign.
Apr 01 2012
Rekindle Our Joy (Psalm 126)
A Psalm of Ascent. Possibly written during the time of rebuilding after captivity. A great reminder to be thankful for what we have and trust in God for what we need.
Apr 01 2012
Peter’s Denial of Jesus (Matthew 26)
Matthew records events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion in which He was betrayed by a close friend, deserted by His disciples, convicted by false witnesses, and betrayed by one who loved Him. Let’s consider Peter’s actions in this chapter.
Mar 25 2012
Balanced Christianity (Part 3/Final)
Avoiding extremes by using the proper standard, God’s Word
Mar 25 2012
The Lord Looketh On The Heart (Matthew 23)
Jesus exposes and rebukes the destructive, hypocritical attitudes and actions of the scribes and the Pharisees. They tried to appear righteous to men, but Jesus knew their heart.
