Jun 20
2017
Praying to a Big God for Big Things
How a person prays reflects much about his or her faith in and knowledge of God. Today we get a look at the prayer lives of three great men of God.
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Miracle in the Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel shows us the stunning contrast of spiritual death and God's power. His life-giving power overcomes even hopeless death.
Keep ReadingLearning to Relish Isaiah
Isaiah challenges us, but we can learn to relish this prophecy. Here's why and how to glean much from the prophet Jesus quoted frequently.
Keep ReadingLuke: the unlikely gospel writer
If we consider that the writer of the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles was not Jewish but a Gentile and not a fisherman but a physician who never met Jesus in person (Colossians 4:14), we might expect his gospel to have a somewhat different flavor from the others. Our expectations will not be disappointed
Keep ReadingWhen Kingdoms Fall
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?
Keep ReadingLearning Contentment; Awaiting Glory
Our readings this week show that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy us. But there is One who does fill our souls.
Keep ReadingGood Lessons from Bad Kingdoms
Ever wonder why we read about the failed kings of Israel and Judah? Are there good lessons from bad kingdoms? Yes, indeed! Read on and see.
Keep ReadingThe Joy of Being in Christ
It is hard to exaggerate all the joy of life in Christ. Do you know what it means to be in Him? This theme runs through Paul's letters.
Keep ReadingReflections on Reading Poetry and Proverbs
Mary and I recently took a drive through a scenic part of our rural Virginia county on a beautiful late Spring afternoon. We drove as slowly as was prudent in order to drink in the sights and smells of newly mowed hay fields, wildflowers and honeysuckle, cows and calves, sheep and goats, rolling hills and mountain peaks.
Keep ReadingDavid as King
The Bible gives us a rather in depth look at the life of David. We are fortunate in this because there are many great lessons to learn from one whose life would otherwise be an enigma.
Keep ReadingJun 19
2017
God or Government? Choosing Whom to Obey
God’s people understand that our secular rulers are servants of God who must be obeyed except when they command disobedience to the Lord.
Jun 18
2017
The Importance of Expository Preaching
Good preaching is modeled in the Bible. But it is too scarce in pulpits today. Are you hearing sound preaching as the Bible commands and demonstrates?
Faith alone saves, but since it is invisible how do we know we are saved? Here are two concrete evidences.
Jun 16
2017
Emotional Engagement
The life of faith is not a cold, intellectual exercise. The presence of God manifested by His mighty works brings deep emotional engagement to the believer.
Jun 15
2017
To the End of the Earth
What is the relationship of the Christian to the world? God prohibits marriage to unbelievers, but sends us to evangelize them to the end of the earth.
Jun 14
2017
Following Christ without Distraction
God calls people to avoid distractions and focus on following Christ through careful study and applying of His Word. But when we fail is there any hope?
Jun 13
2017
Life in Christ: More than a Temple
The temple was glorious but when God took on flesh and dwelt among us in His Son, He gave us more than a building. He gave us Himself. He gave us life.
Jun 12
2017
God’s Sovereignty in Human History
God providentially and sovereignly rules over every event of history, whether the participants recognize it or not. Here we meet two examples of this truth.
Jun 11
2017
Fleeing to Satan? Really?
Who would flee to Satan? If you think no one would ever consciously do that, read on. It is done every day by those who reject the Incarnate Son of God.