The Bible in 2020

Mankind is divided into two lifestyle groups according to a basic issue of world view. Both are vividly contrasted in today’s readings. Which one is you?

Would a soldier in dire straits not flee to the banner raised by his commander? Not likely. So why do some refuse to flee to the banner of Christ's gospel?

Head knowledge and theory are necessary but when it comes to knowing God there is nothing like years of real life experience.

Not everything contagious is bad. Here we learn how confidence in the Lord in times of trial is contagious. Spread the germs.

How can you tell your faith is unshaken in a storm with sunless days and starless nights? Today's reading gives a means to test the quality of your faith.

A man, even a king, who lacks understanding of who God is and how one is saved from sin is no better than an animal. In today's reading, we have an example.

God rules over the whole earth. He is with His people at all times and no matter what overtakes them. Ultimately, He will be exalted by all.

Procrastination is the lie we tell ourselves when we don't want to take important action or make a difficult decision. Here we see a classic procrastinator.

God's people suffer, sometimes justly and sometimes unjustly. Either way, they trust in Him to deliver them for further service or to take them to glory.

Our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The godly believer focuses on this as life's circumstances range from monotonous to terrifying.

Isn't it illogical that the righteous suffer afflictions? Why wouldn’t God see that those who obey Him never suffer? Scripture enlightens those in the dark.

We must be careful to hear godly counsel while recognizing that even godly counsel is not infallible. Ultimately, we are responsible to obey God.

Do you know the prayer that never fails? Paul knew it. David knew it. Jesus knew it. It is a prayer that God always answers.

As a young Christian, I was told, “A man is not ready to live until he has something he will die for.” Here we meet two men who were ready to live.

A friend who knows how to encourage is always a wonderful thing. But do you know what kind of person makes the best encourager?

There is no place for both the true God of heaven and earth and the idols of humankind. The gospel and popular culture are on a collision course.

God’s children have special access to Him in prayer. But do you know that He delights in those who are His and who come to Him with their requests?

The Christian church spread widely and rapidly in the First Century. Do you know why? It can happen again if we follow the Apostles' example.

Final divine judgment is not a popular topic today. Might that explain why we struggle to find meaning and purpose in life?

God, who knows the hearts of all, is near to those who seek Him, even when His will for them may include trials and suffering.

Those who know the Lord God of heaven and earth have joy and peace unaffected by their outward circumstances because their confidence is in Him alone.

God is sovereign over salvation. He uses means, such as gospel preaching but also works directly opening the hearts of His own so they hear and believe.

God works in and through people who are imperfect to accomplish His purposes and plans perfectly. If you are His, He has plans to use you warts and all.

It is good and instructive to keep silence before God, to listen to His Word, and to observe His mighty acts. Today we meet some who learned this truth.

Does the biblical claim that God is our Creator to Whom we owe our lives and praise thrill you or irritate you? Stop and consider who and what we are.

No life is the result of personal autonomy or of random acts and choices. Rather it is God’s sovereign providence at work according to His eternal decrees.

The faithful Christian desires to please God and to glorify Him. We have examples of two men under pressure. One succeeded. The other failed.

It is a dangerous thing to receive praise from people and fail to give God the glory He deserves. Here are two men whose lives demonstrated this truth.

Here we meet a man who demonstrated that wise words spoken by one filled with the Holy Spirit can be used by God to accomplish great good for His glory.

Two truths must be kept clearly in focus at all times if we are to not lose sight of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Do you know what these are?

While no one is saved by good works or personal piety, those who are saved demonstrate their love for God through good works and personal piety.