God’s Silence Joshua 9 Review 1. Because God is wise and knows everything, we should always seek His will whenever we have decisions to make 2. Because God is our Lord and King, we should obey all of His Word, not just the parts we like or understand. 3. Because…

In our era of cellphones and social media, everyone has become a witness to everything. News travels fast, and sometimes in our mania to know everything that is happening right now, truth becomes a casualty. Reputations can be ruined for no good reason, and it’s hard to restore them once…

We are saved by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. So, how should our salvation change the way we live now, in this world? To answer this question, Jesus did something that shocked His disciples. He, their Teacher, their Lord, the One they had come to believe…

What must I do to be saved? How can I have a proper relationship with the God Who created me along with everything else in the universe? Human beings have come up with all kinds of answers to that question throughout history. Many people believe that gods require gifts or…

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died to save you from your sins. That’s the good news – but why do so many people hate to hear it? In fact that’s the one thing on which atheistic communist governments, radical Islamists, and secular progressives all agree – they are all…

What do you want from Jesus? We have no reason to believe that this paralyzed man and his friends wanted anything more than his physical healing. And that’s how we pray for ourselves and our loved ones most of the time, asking God to change the material circumstances of our…

Renewing the Covenant Joshua 8:30-35 Review: 1. Being the covenant people of God means submission to the authority of His Word, regardless of how pointless, stupid, or dangerous it might seem to us or to others. 2. Being the covenant people of God means remembering and celebrating God’s covenant promises,…

Bible Reading for October 19 – Luke 7:11-17 God can fix any problem. Any problem. In New Testament times, a woman without a man to care for her and take responsibility for her was completely helpless, and that’s what happened to this widow when her only son died. So, she…

“Sure, I trust Jesus. Years ago, I walked the aisle and said the ‘sinner’s prayer.’ Because of that, I’ve got my heavenly fire insurance paid up. So, I don’t have to be concerned anymore about what I do or how I treat other people. I’ve been saved by grace!” Maybe…

“Your faith has made you well.” Some people hear these words of Jesus and instantly start second-guessing themselves. “If I only had enough faith, I wouldn’t be in such pain. If I only had enough faith, I would be healed of whatever sicknesses or troubles I have.” But such spiritual…