Over the past two weeks, we have looked at Jesus’ warnings about what will happen to us and others if we do not put our pride to death: we will…
Israel assumed that the mere existence of the temple in Jerusalem guarantees God's presence. Jeremiah prophesied that God rejects hollow worship. He also grieved over the people's lack of repentance…
Is the biblical idea of hell something that Christians should affirm, and how does it square with the Bible’s picture of a loving God? We address some of the objections…
Today’s passage actually finishes the conversation from the previous verses and shows us how serious it is not to take Jesus' instructions there seriously. You see how Jesus’ severe language…
In today’s passage, Jesus addresses the root sin of pride. The word “pride” itself never occurs, but in the interactions between Jesus and his disciples, the problem of pride will…
In part two of Jeremiah, we look at how God teaches Jeremiah why he must preach and what he will say. We see Jeremiah speak God's word to the people.…
You believe the Bible, and the Christian faith, but you still recognize areas in your life where you do not believe, or you struggle to believe. You find yourself crying…
The transfiguration functions to assure the disciples that Jesus is indeed the Son of Man of Dan 7, the divine figure who will reign over the earth in glory. But…
The Old Testament survey continues with the Book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah is a prophet called by God. His message is repent or face punishment. Jeremiah also tells the people that…
As we return to our passage today, and examine the end of Mark 8, we find Jesus instructing us about what kind of journey we must be ready for if…