Imagine the man in the graveyard, once his demons had been evicted by Christ. He had to rebuild his life, physically, emotionally, and socially. This long road upwards might have appeared insurmountable at times, but Jesus knew the man’s value and the full story of his life. He also knew what it would mean to the Kingdom for onlookers to witness th

YouTube Link: Crown Him with Many Crowns7. "Up from the Grave He Arose"Description: With an uplifting melody, this hymn vividly describes the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. The chorus, "He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!" captures the joy and triumph of Easter morning.Lyrics: "Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the

David sinned, yet he confessed and went to the Lord God with a broken and contrite heart. David is rightly called a man after God’s own heart. Dr. R. C. Sproul explains why, “If you read Psalm 51 and read it carefully and thoughtfully, that Psalm will reveal more than anything else in the history of David why David was called a man after God's own

Historical Evidence While there are not many references in Egyptian history that address events that could parallel the 10 plagues, there are some. The Ipuwer Papyrus is an ancient text whose oldest copy dates to around 1400BC, which would have been within 100 years of the estimated dates of the Exodus accounts. It refers to the Nile River turning

All people have a tendency toward stubbornness and pride, but in light of the recent resurrection of the Messiah, providing salvation to the Jews and the Gentiles, the refusal of the Israelite people to accept Jesus seemed particularly hard-hearted.In this sermon, Stephen highlighted how God was always good to them, and was always trying to communi

In context, the mockery directed at Elisha was not merely about his physical appearance but represented a broader disrespect towards God’s appointed messenger. In the context of ancient Israel, prophets were revered as God’s spokespeople. Not everyone had the Spirit of God in the Old Testament, so God anointed specific individuals to speak his mess

1. Disease FatiguePersonalFather God,I’m so very tired as I go through this illness. I’m tired OF it and need some relief, Lord. I’m humbled You hear my prayers and I ask you to see me through this difficult season of life. Whether you bring me past it or carry me home, I will praise You. Yet I do pray for Your healing touch to remove my fatigue so

3 Practical Ways to Support Persecuted ChristiansHere are three things Christians in safe countries can do to practically support persecuted believers.1. Support MissionariesThere are many ways to support missionaries working to impact persecuted Christians. Whether that is you supporting a missionary you know personally, supporting their businesse

What Is Revelation About?Revelation has 22 chapters. The first three chapters (Revelation 1-3) introduce the book. We are shown a vision of Jesus through the eyes of John, one “clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest” (Revelation 1:13). His hair is white like snow, and his eyes like fire, his feet like burnished bronze, and

Including Philemon and leaving out the letters to Timothy strengthens the case for Onesimus being the curator of the initial collection, rather than Timothy, as is often assumed today. The Apostle Paul was instrumental in leading Onesimus to Christ, and influential in securing his forgiveness and release from slavery. He dedicated his life to ensur

All these steps make it a healthy environment for God to work in your kids’ lives. Teaching them about the Lord and about His church is pre-discipleship, readying your kids for what the Lord may do.For Those with Older Teenagers and Grown ChildrenBy the time your children are into their developed teens and even adult years, your childhood and pre-t

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me’” (John 14:6).Scripture tells us “the Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9, emphasis added). Jesus’ beloved disciple

This was not only true of Judah, but of Israel as well. It was this blatant rebellion and refusal to honor God and his ways that lead into this verse in Jeremiah 11:11.Why Will the Lord Not Listen to Those Who Cry Out to Him?As we said earlier, Jeremiah 11:11 is not about God turning his back on his people. They had clearly rejected him. The reason

Related article: Are We Like the Unmerciful Servant in Jesus' Parable About Forgiven Debt?What Happens if We Refuse to Forgive Others?There are consequences for unforgiveness. We know the verses below do not teach that we can lose our salvation if we refuse to forgive someone who wronged us. When the blood of Jesus is applied to our sin debt, it co

Think of what this would look like in personal relationships. Imagine being in a conversation with a friend offering advice. Discernment equips us to weigh their words, understand the intention of their hearts, know whether it is misguided, and if it truly would lead to the best path. In more complex situations, like resolving conflicts, discernmen

Churches in more affluent parts of the world may have a congregation dressed to the nines. More rural areas of the world will find churches where bib overalls are acceptable. Some churches will dress in a fashion that reflects their culture. This could include women wearing hats and heels or congregants wearing simple dresses or their nice pair of

Throughout the book we see the line of Seth and the line of Cain. We see this battle of good and evil take place from the moment humanity sinned in the garden. They were looking forward to this coming Messiah. Everything that happened and all of the names taken down were leading up to the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus.4. Joseph Was God

What Is the Goal with Christian Disciplines? Before just getting a list of “to-dos,” it is vital for us to know the goal. What is the mission?Here is what Jesus said in Matthew 20:18-20:“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

I wouldn’t recommend using some of those descriptions in our day. Being excited that your lover has hair like a flock of goats doesn’t land the same in our day. Neither does the excitement that each tooth has a twin. But it still has many moving descriptions. The conclusion in chapter 8 about the power of love is still a riveting section. But how d

4. The Family Check“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them” (Matthew 6:31-32).It is easy to forget amid worry that God is not just your God, he is your Father. You are not just someone praying; you a