Joshua 1:8 – “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Everywhere Paul went on his journeys, people came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ! Paul would enter into discussion with Jews in the synagogue or Gentiles in the marketplace. He would turn the conversation to Christ and the good news of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In 1 Cor 5 Paul chastises the church for allowing one of its members to practice horrendous immorality. 5:1, “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A custom had evolved as a means to keep some kind of peace between the Jews and the Romans. As a gesture of kindness, one Jewish prisoner would be released at the time of the Passover. During Jesus’ trials, Pilate thought this may be his way...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Numbers 33 Moses recorded every step of Israel’s journey from Egypt until they are beside the Jordan. They were never in the same place long. Imagine the time it would take to set up camp, pack up camp, and travel to the next campsite!...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The story of Korah’s rebellion reveals the arrogance, ugliness, and consequence of embracing an age old enemy, pride! God had assigned a special role for Korah, which was even more visible than most because he served in the Tabernacle. Such...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After the parable of the wicked tenants, an illustration of Israel’s rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah, Jesus said, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Everyone who falls on that stone will be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Luke 4:16-30 tells the story of Jesus’ experience at the synagogue of Nazareth. How quickly the crowds’ opinion of Jesus changed! In verse 22 “all spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Under the Old Testament Law, you don’t become a priest overnight! There was an announcement of consecration, clothing in priestly garments, anointing with oil, the slaying of one bull for their sin, one ram for a burnt offering, and another...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Probably no other teaching of Scripture causes more angst for believers than the unpardonable sin. There are two questions that immediately surface. First, “What is the unpardonable sin?” Second, “Have I committed it?” What...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
