The Bible in 2020

Two very unlikely women became role models for us of faith and action. Find out why they were unlikely and what they did to merit such honor.

The old covenant and kingdom fell short of perfection yet it did point to the need for something better and enduring. Something only Jesus could bring.

Believers are commanded to love their enemies. But does that include marrying the enemies of our God? The Scriptures are clear on this.

What? Hated, Excluded, Reviled, Spurned, Blessed. This is how Jesus described His disciples. An odd group of words and an odd group of people.

It is natural and sensible to prefer the old to the new when it comes to wine. But this is not true when it comes to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God.

Leaders are frequently challenged by high stress situations and high maintenance people. God's Word gives guidance for effective leadership.

God rules over all people and all events in human history. His authority comes through in today’s readings as it does on every page of the Bible.

Many kingdoms have come and gone. Only one Kingdom will last forever. Do you belong to that Kingdom? Do you know the King?

God works in dramatic ways and in mundane ways to accomplish His purposes for His people. Watch for evidence of His presence in your life today.

God included the Gentiles in His plans to redeem His elect people from sin and death. Here we meet two men who saw the light on this.

Whose side is God on? It's easy to ask the question until you realize it's the wrong question. The right question is "whose side am I on?"

Fear. Is it good or bad? It depends. Fear can bring wisdom and or it can debilitate. Learn the difference in today's reading.

What or who are you leaning on for support? We can learn from two notable biblical figures who found the only eternal foundation: the arms of God.

When God gives us a dose of reality it includes not only a clear look at our own hearts but also at His. There we see mercy and grace for every need.

Where does sin come from? Does it stem from ignorance or is the problem elsewhere? God's word identifies the real source of our disobedience.

Does it cause God anguish when He punishes evil? Is it possible He felt delight as He poured out wrath on His own Son? The answer may surprise you.

The greatest injustice ever was Christ's crucifixion. The old spiritual asks: “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” What's your answer?

Who of us has not broken a solemn vow of some kind? Where can we go with our overwhelming guilt? In Christ there is an answer.

Despite God's promises and Christ's warnings, our failure can be big. But bigger still is His grace toward us frightened and guilty sheep.

Jesus Christ fulfilled the offices of prophet, priest, and king perfectly. So how can we understand His horrible crucifixion? God had a plan.

Jesus said be watchful for His return. Moses warned against a bad watchfulness that leads to sinful disobedience. Do you know the difference?

Christians differ on the proper way to do corporate worship. But we can all agree that it is a matter of utmost importance. God's glory is at stake.

Jesus told a scribe that he was not far from the kingdom of God. What made Him say this? Would Jesus say that about you? Learn more in today's reading.

The Bible gives many examples both positive and negative for our instruction. In today's reading we can learn much from two bad examples.

Spiritual leaders give careful instructions and urgent warnings to their disciples. Moses did. Jesus did. Will we learn from them?

Jesus echoed the prophets when He rebuked the abuses in the temple during His day. God shows His grace to all the nations and Jesus made this clear.

For the guilty there was no mercy in Moses' law, but Jesus came bringing grace and giving His life as a ransom. What a great contrast between law and grace!

Through the ages, God's people learn that great blessing comes through being obedient to Him no matter the cost. May we learn this today.

God will not overlook the evil of causing others, especially His people and little children, to sin. Here is a serious warning to heed.

In the era of fake news do you wonder if you can trust the Bible? Here is evidence for the book that claims to be the inerrant Word of the Eternal God.

Those who love the world and its allurements will learn the price for that love is incalculable. Balaam became a horrible example to remember.