Whether good or evil, rich or poor, wise or foolish, everyone will have to stand before the throne of God one day to be judged, so living a life that glorifies God will give eternal meaning. Those who pursued earthly vanity will have led a meaningless life, because God will judge them.Where Is the Hope of Jesus in This Book?Every book in the Bible

9. Moses - “...chose to be mistreated along with the people of God…” (v. 25). “...kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel” (v.26).10. The Israelites - “...passed through the Red Sea as on dry land…” (v.29) “...the walls of Jericho fell…” (v.30).11. Rehab (saved b

Facts about the Book of Exodus Exodus starts just after Joseph’s traitorous-but-forgiven brothers have joined him in Egypt because of a great famine that had overtaken the land. Joseph was one of 12 sons of Jacob, who was the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. He had been sold into slavery by jealous brothers and thought by their father to be ki

Amen.Jason Soroski is a homeschool dad and member of the worship team at matthias lot church in St. Charles, MO. He spends his free time hanging out with his family, exploring new places, and writing about the experiences. Connect on Facebook or at JasonSoroski.net.This article is part of our Prayer resource meant to inspire and encourage your pray

What is the Context of 2 Corinthians 5:21?The book of 2 Corinthians is the second letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth. In his first letter, Paul rebuked the church for several pervasive sins within the church body, from sexual immorality to abuses of the Lord’s Supper and beyond. Following such a difficult letter, Paul penne

What Is the Biblical Definition of Marriage? Most cultures and religions have a way for people to bind themselves into a new family unit. Marriage looks different across these cultures and religions, with different expectations, requirements, and significance. In the Bible, God outlines His prescriptions for a healthy marriage in several spots. He

- They are contrary to love. (1 Corinthians 13:4)- They reflect our lives pre-Christ. (Titus 3:3)- They focus on self, not others. (Philippians 2:3-4)- They promote bitterness and resentment. (Hebrews 12:15)- They create disorder. (James 3:16)- They can result in physical harm to others. (Genesis 4:8, James 4:2)- They nullify contentment. (1 Timoth

9. The tribe of Judah over time came to be represented through a lion.10. The modern word for the Hebrew people - Jew - comes from the name of Judah.11. Jesus was a member of the tribe of Judah both through his mother’s lineage, and even through his earthly step-father Joseph, though Joseph was not his biological father.12. Jesus fulfills the proph

“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.” Ecclesiastes 9:7Further Reading: Hospitality Bible Verses7 Christian Quotes about Celebration for Shrove Tuesday“Food itself is not what connects us at a deeper level, but it’s often the centerpiece around which relationships are bu

Is steadfast (Genesis 24:27)Is sacrificial (John 3:16)Covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8)Trusts in God (Psalm 143:8)Unifies the church (Colossians 3:14)Reveals us as Christ’s disciples (John 13:35)Is sincere (Romans 12:9)Is commanded by Jesus (John 15:12)Is devoted (Romans 12:10)Is made complete in us as we love Him and others (1 John 4:12)Wou

Who Is the "Son of Man"? Jesus called Himself the Son of Man many times as recorded in the Gospels. The title “Son of Man” is a term that originally appeared in the Old Testament and was a phrase Jesus and the Gospel writers would have been familiar with. This term in the Aramaic language means, “human being,” and it calls attention to the humannes

Matthew The WriterBorn Levi, Matthew, was called by Jesus out of tax collection to a life of service. Church tradition holds this Apostle wrote this text. Jesus called him out to a life of service from behind a publican’s booth, actively serving the Roman conquerors by collecting taxes on their behalf. Tax collectors had a terrible reputation among

God doesn’t want us to live in a continual state of burnout, exhaustion and overwhelm. Trust God with both your daily schedule and the direction of your life. 4. RestWe will recharge from burnout when we rest. That includes resting our bodies, minds, calendars, and spirits. Jesus instructs us to rest. Matthew 11:28 states, “Come to me, all you who

6. Sometimes wisdom literature focuses on anti-wisdom (what the Bible calls foolishness) so that we can see both the consequences of defying God and the beauty of walking with Him. Ecclesiastes and Job do this. This means we must read them with an eye toward the greater reality of God’s heart, God’s desires, God’s design, and God’s priorities. Othe

The Silent Treatment The silent treatment is a method of handling conflict by ignoring the problem (I’m fine!). Of course, this is not a biblical solution to conflict, as Paul writes in Galatians 6:2:“Share each other’s troubles and problems and in this way observe the law of Christ.”And when we choose to ignore conflict instead of addressing it he

2. Recognize God is not limited to our thinking or reasoningI believe it would be a travesty to have a God who we have all figured out. Anyone who tells you they have God figured out and they know exactly what he is going to do is lying to you. Here is how the Bible compares God’s thoughts and ways to ours.“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,nei

Psalm 100: A Psalm for Thanking God There are times in our lives when we feel called to exalt the Lord with praise. We may wish to thank God for a particular instance of help or blessing. But does “thank you!” really cut it? What if you wish to have a deeper moment of thanksgiving, but don’t know where to start? Psalm 100 helps us render our thanks

Jesus was the Messiah, but not the one that people expected. He came as a suffering savior, to die as the ultimate Passover lamb (Exodus 12:1-51), a sacrifice for people’s sins. He was rejected by those he had come to rescue (Isaiah 53:3) and killed by them. As Isaiah 53:7 predicted, he was “led like a lamb being led to the butcher.”Prayer for Adve

3. Plan to Experience the PromiseYears ago, after I finally submitted to God’s will and walked away from my professional career path for full-time ministry position paying $400 a month, I remember reading this promise in Scripture:it’s not going to be easy, but plan to experience the promises of fulfilling My will!Frank Santora is Lead Pastor of Fa

4. Discipline, because God disciplines those He loves, for His glory and for our good.5. Prayer—that He deigns to listen to our pleas.6. The prayers of other believers on our behalf (spiritual and/or physical healing), and on behalf of those we either wronged or who have wronged us. 7. His Word, which reveals all we need to live a life of godliness