When the church faces such troubles, where should Christians focus their attention? How do you respond to trouble, whether it is trouble that others brings to you (some sort of…
This week, let’s look at three more characteristics of the genuine minister. Once again, there are truths here that apply to any calling, so let us all listen to the…
Today, as we conclude our overview of Daniel, we must decide how we will respond to the message of the book. Will we build our lives on the assurance that…
Last week we began looking at this passage under the heading of the triumph of Christmas. We noted that the passage employs several contrasts, and we examined the first one…
John tells the Christmas story differently from Matthew and Luke. He emphasizes the truth that is at the heart of Christmas: the appearance in history of God manifest in the…
As Christians, we are called to stand firm and speak the truth. How are we to do this? This passage from 2 Samuel shows us the wrong way and the…
Mark’s purpose in writing his Gospel is to set before us the terms of discipleship. What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What cost comes to those…