The First and Last Songs in the BibleThe first song in the Bible and the last are remarkably similar. Both are a spontaneous, praise-filled celebration of God’s redemption.For 400 years the children of God were enslaved by the Egyptians. When they cried out to God, He sent Moses to facilitate their deliverance. But Pharaoh’s heart was hard; he had

Did the Dead Rise at the Death of Jesus? Every one of the Gospels describes the crucifixion in their own way. There are definite similarities, but each highlights different moments that give us a full and complex picture of what happened when Jesus died on the cross. In Matthew 27, there is a strange description. Jesus cries out with a loud voice

Uniquely Created “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27).Think about the vast creative diversity in the universe: snowflakes, galaxies, animals, flowers, insects, trees – all amazing, complex, and uniquely beautiful. God has also created the human male and female with

This preparation theme carries into Peter’s next letter, as he urges them to be ready and live in a holy manner, for no one knows how quickly the Lord will return (2 Peter 3:10-13).John's EpistlesJohn, one of the first apostles called by Jesus and who wrote the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation, is also thought to have authored three epistl

Therefore, Satan’s power is limited, for he only has what God allows. Some, in these days of natural and man-made calamities, might guess the devil is winning. But he is not, nor can he ever be. Evil is revealed in Satan, and the contrast is stark because of God’s goodness. We can liken his role to a lion on a very short chain. He wants humans to b

During the tribulation, there will be a world leader who will arise, and he will be the most prominent leader on the earth during this time. We know the leader as the antichrist. When he comes, he will seem to accomplish on the earth what no other leader has been able to do, bring peace. He will sign a peace treaty with Israel however that will onl

Amy’s story is written about by another courageous woman missionary, Elisabeth Elliott, in her book A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael.Faye Elva Edgerton 1889 - 1968Faye Edgerton was born in Nebraska in 1889. She grew up in the Presbyterian church and as a child and teenager lived without a care in the world.She moved to Chicago

10 Verses about Fearing the LordJoshua 24:14a - “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness.”Job 28:28 - “And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”Psalm 19:7-9 - “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sur

An argument arose between officers and Pharisees who heard Jesus proclaim, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (Matthew 23:1-35). The Pharisees claimed Jesus came out of Galilee and not Bethlehem, and they questioned the officers for n

In 1 Corinthians 12:30, Paul reasons with the church about the various gifts and how they are distributed. We are not to be upset if we do not have the same gift(s) as someone else. Not everyone will be able to speak in another language. The key is to work together with the gifts we are given.Paul also says speaking in other languages is a sign for

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.A Prayer for StrengthO Lord,I am weak, and need your help to do what is right. I am assailed on all sides by temptation, and my flesh is easily corrupted. You give strength to the weary and power to the weak. Holy Spirit, help me to feel Your presence, and fill me with the power to walk away from the things that are try

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)We go after them with the same love and compassion that God goes after us. This does not mean we don’t speak the truth, but we do this with love. It is important to und

- Asks if they fear Him (v. 11)- Rebukes them for their false defenses and maxims ( v.12)- Counsels them to hush so he can speak (v. 13)Job then asked why he should set himself up for God’s wrath (v. 14). He seems to lead to verse 15 by inferring his defense is just and God will vindicate him. He said he trusted God, no matter the outcome — even to

In the Bible, there are several people who cry out to the Lord questioning Him. Habakkuk cried out, “O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you ‘Violence!’ and you will not save?” (Habakkuk 1:2). David wrote in the Psalms, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” (Psa

Jesus resurrected three people during his ministry on earth. He raised the widow of Nain’s son (Luke 7:11-17), the daughter of Jairus (Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56), and Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Although these individuals were given an extended life on earth, they would each still face death again. What Jesus offered through His death

Luke 23:46 records this: “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this He breathed His last.”With all of this probably in mind, he said to the other thief, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the

Is Jesus the King of the Jews?Jesus is indeed the King of the Jews. He lived his life as a Jewish man, honoring the Ten Commandments and teaching that he did not come to abolish Jewish law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). Jesus dearly loves the Jewish people and gave his life so that they might be saved. Throughout history, God chose to work in a

3. Jesus saw the religious rulers being willing to compromise.The leaders allowed sellers and money changers into the court of the Gentiles, claiming the profits brought in would go toward the maintenance of the temple. Their disregard for the purity of God’s house stirred up Jesus’ passion to defend it.“Lord, I love the house where you live, the p

After the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, God put them under the hand of the Philistines for 40 years (Judges 13:1).It’s mentioned enough times, particularly in the Old Testament but also in the New Testament, that we become aware the number is significant.Is “40 Days and 40 Nights” Literal, or Is It Just Shorthand for “a Long Time”?Wh

A great example of this is the spies in Israel. In Numbers 13-14, Moses sent twelve spies into the land of Canaan to get a report about the land God had promised to give them. Ten of the spies came back afraid because they said the people in the land were like giants. Initially their fear was not sin. However, it is what they did after this that le