Generation of Brats Matthew 11:16-27 In this next section of Matthew chapter eleven Jesus shows the end result of those who will not use their ears and understand the Good News. These would rather foolishly reject the message and the Messenger. To what can such a generation be compared? “To Read more…
The Great Water Gate Revival Nehemiah 8 William Wilberforce spent most of his life trying to end the slave trade in England. When news finally arrived that the government had abolished it, Wilberforce turned to his friend Henry Thorton and said, “Well, Henry, what shall we abolish next?” Nehemiah had Read more…
“I’m Too Good to Worship With Hypocrites” “According to a March 2024 Gallup poll, 30% of US adults regularly attend religious services, with 21% attending every week and 9% attending almost every week. Another 11% attend about once a month, 25% seldom attend, and 31% never attend” (Google). Where are Read more…
Biblical Terms Defined By Their Context What makes a riddle a mental challenge? Consider the following: ▸ What has a horn and delivers milk? – A milk truck! ▸ What has a tongue but cannot talk? – A shoe! ▸ Why do leopards have a hard time hiding? –They are Read more…
How to Approach Bible Difficulties Why would anyone give much credit to an ancient book that is filled with errors and contradictions? Some are thoroughly convinced the Bible is not that reliable. However back in 1930, a man by the name of Paul Rader was so convinced that the Bible Read more…
Are the Dead Speaking to You? Hebrews 11:4 Can the dead send signs to the living? Can they send out a message? Have you been contacted by the dead? Here are the top ten ways people believe the dead may be trying to communicate with you. Electricity – Flickering lights Read more…
Ezra’s Mission to Jerusalem Ezra 7:1-11 The name Ezra means “help”. God through His providence found a perfect help to send the Jews in Jerusalem some sixty years after the Temple was rebuilt. Ezra was a noted priest and skilled scribe of the Law. In 458 BC Ezra traveled some Read more…
Jesus’ Willingness to Help Matthew 8:1-17 In chapters eight and nine of Matthew, the apostle records nine miracles in groups of three. They are divided by Jesus’ teachings on discipleship. Miracles of all sorts are represented from a leper to a servant to a mother-in-law. Why did our Lord perform Read more…
God Loves Jacob and Hates Esau Malachi 1:2-5; Romans 9:1-18 The book of Malachi contains seven disputes of God with the Jews. Each of these follow a pattern of God making a charge against the Jews followed by the Jews responding in disagreement and questioning God’s claim. Finally, God explains Read more…
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross #7 “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit” — Luke 23:46 The Seven Sayings of Jesus upon the Cross are not listed in a single Gospel. They are found throughout all four. Therefore, a precise order in which they were spoken cannot Read more…