Why Did the Writer to the Hebrews Say Not to Neglect Doing Good and Sharing?Candice Lucey observes in her article on Hebrews 13:16 that “Rather than say ‘do good,’ the writer phrases his instruction in such a way as to infer that many of his readers were guilty of deliberately choosing not to do good when they could.” As many Old and New Testament

Jeff Robinson points out Ephesians 5:25, which tells husbands to love their wives “as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Robinson further explains that this particular love is for those who obey God in Christ. “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love”

1. A Controlling Spirit Kills Relationships As a mom, I’ve battled this tendency towards living under the grip of an anxiety-driven controlling spirit, almost on a daily basis. It often feels like my whole family relies on me entirely for what they need, and if I don’t micromanage the details of our lives, chaos quickly ensues. As my kids grow and

The Promise of the Prince of Peace“For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”(Isaiah 9:6).The expectant excitement of a coming King was a prophecy waiting to be fulfilled. For you and me, we now wait

I encourage you to read the discussion about tithing for New Testament believers and draw your own conclusions. However, I would like to focus on something more important in the New Testament today: what is giving for?What Does the New Testament Say Motivates Offerings and Tithes?Giving still matters, but the heart with which you give is more impor

3. Moses and the Golden CalfIn Exodus 32, after the Israelites made a golden calf and worshipped it, God was furious and declared his intention to destroy them.“’I have seen these people,’ the Lord said to Moses, ‘and they are a stiff-necked people. Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will m

Judas Iscariot did not live to see either the Resurrection or the Ascencion of Jesus Christ. After Jesus was arrested, Judas tried to return the money he was paid by the Pharisees to betray Jesus, but they would not accept blood money. In despair over his sin, he committed suicide.James Son of Alphaeus is held to have gone to Syria to support trans

The Hoover Institution conducted a study of functioning proteins, raising the question of whether Darwin’s theory should be “dismissed, dissected, developed or replaced.” Arizona State University conducted a decades-long study that challenges the traditional views of evolution.Darwin himself, in Origin of Species, acknowledged that lack of transiti

Number 3The number three appears many times in the Bible. Right off the bat, we might think about how Jesus died and rose in three days, the Trinity is three-in-one, or that Jonah was in the big fish for three days. Hope Bollinger shares, “Three, shelosh [f.], sheloshah [m.] means harmony, new life, and completeness. The number three appears in the

1. Genesis 3:15 “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”This verse is called the protoevangelium, a Latin word that means “first Gospel.”God is speaking to the serpent after Adam and Eve fell. Pastor and writer Sinclair Ferguson adds, “Chri

Once Amos leveled the charge he doesn’t stop. The biggest beef he – or rather God – has with the people is their oppression of the poor. The leaders of Israel are not living in justice and righteousness. They are instead trampling the poor and vulnerable under foot. They are not establishing the kingdom as God would have them. They are an expressio

1. Amos 6:4-7The Northern Kingdom of Israel felt secure. They had riches and lived an indulgent lifestyle – Amos described how they lounged on couches and dined on choice meats (Amos 6:4). The wealthy women of Samaria had encouraged their husbands to oppress the poor while they requested another drink (Amos 4:1-3). Because of their material wealth,

The Bible is full of ministry. It is packed with people using the talents God gave them to serve the people in their world. The ultimate purpose is to share the good news of Christ, and through their selfless service they did just that. What Does Ministry Look Like Today?I could write a book answering this question, but I will try to be short. Mini

1. Great Is Thy Faithfulness“Great is Thy Faithfulness” was written by Thomas O. Chisholm in 1923 as a poem. He sent it to William Runyan, who set it to music, and it became popular in the early 20th-century American church. Later, Billy Graham used it on his crusades, cementing its popularity even further.The hymn is based on Lamentations 3:22-23,

13. Ecclesiastes 3:1“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” Change doesn’t ever surprise God – it’s part of His design.14. Daniel 2:21“He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others….” God brings change into all life, including us and everything around us.15. Psalm 147:16-18“He sprea

Day 17: Mark 12:33 – Love overshadows everything else (1 John 4:8), including sacrifices instituted under the Law to atone for sin. The sacrifices gave the Jewish nation a means by which they could express their thanksgiving to the Lord God. Yet sacrifices wouldn’t have been necessary had they just obeyed the law. We see in Romans 3:20 that the Law

What Does It Mean for Jesus to Say, “I Thirst”?As we’ve already discussed, John’s Gospel clearly reveals how this statement connects with David and Jesus being the promised Messiah. In addition, Jesus communicates his own suffering within “I thirst.”First, Jesus’ declaration of thirst underscores his genuine humanity. The New Testament depicts Jesu

Christians are under constant attack from the evil ones. The attacks against sound doctrine come mostly through temptations to compromise our faith. In his masterful commentary on the book of Revelation and John’s letters to the seven churches (Revelation 2:1-3:22), G.K. Beale reveals some of the churches’ compromising nature. He writes on page 33,

In Zechariah 11:12-13 the shepherd is rejected, and thirty pieces of silver are mentioned as the wages of betrayal. In Matthew 26:14-16 and 27:3-10, Judas betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and throws the money into the temple before his death. Zechariah 12:10, “they will look on me, the one they have pierced,” is quoted in John 19:37 when J

1. Plan Ahead to Get Up Planning ahead is foundational to your successful morning Bible study routine. This means you plan for what you want to achieve. One major key component to making progress with the routine you want to conquer is to plan to get up.If you stay up late, typically leave the house in a rush in the morning, and can’t remember if y