The people of Israel had forsaken the Lord, following the leading of King Ahab, who was noted as more wicked than all Israel’s kings who had ruled before him. The Lord brought judgment through a sever famine, and the land was absent of rain for three years. Following this time of despair, God called... Continue Reading →
Matthew 3.13-17
John the Baptizer prepared the way for Jesus to come. He preached the message of repentance and faith, calling people to leave their quest for personal satisfaction and ideals, to repent of sin and be baptized as they committed to live in a manner pleasing to God. Jesus also came to be baptized, not... Continue Reading →
Matthew 27.11-66
Good Friday. It seemed to be anything but good as Jesus was betrayed by one who had walked with Him, listened to Him, seen Him do miraculous works, and watched Him compassionately care for others; as Jesus was arrested in the dark of night by a band of soldiers who treated Him as a... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 22.15-29
Focus. As we are bombarded with constant brain stimulation in multiple areas simultaneously, we often lack focus. In many ways we have lost the simplicity of life as we are confronted with the demands of family, the requirements of work, the enticements of pleasure, the desire for relaxation, the influences of the internet, the... Continue Reading →
Revelation 20.7-15
Final judgment is inescapable, certain, and irreversible. The Lord will hold each accountable; sin is sin, and sin must be judged; sinners are sinners and will face the only righteous, eternal, true, and holy God in judgment. “And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into... Continue Reading →
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