Recent events on the international scene have led to talk of a “new world order.” This indicates disillusionment with the status quo and a desire for something better.
Guy King wrote, “In such an age as this, when there is abroad so much loose thinking, lax living, and lopsided teaching, few things are so important as that Christians should be men and women of the Bible...”
The church at Corinth had well-documented shortcomings. Nevertheless Paul referred to it as “those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy” (1 Corinthians 1:2).
In this Mother’s Day message, Jill opens 1 Corinthians 13, where Paul teaches that even impressive gifts or sacrifices amount to nothing without love, urging believers to grow...
Stuart highlights a missionary who has spent decades translating Scripture to show the extraordinary commitment behind getting God’s Word into people’s heart languages.
Jill reflects on the theme of meekness and majesty at Christmas, using poetic imagery such as “the great God our Father came down the staircase of heaven with a baby in his arms” to show the wonder of the Lion of Judah...
Jesus teaches that those who follow Him should expect persecution, because the world that opposed Him will also oppose His people. Yet believers are called to rejoice...
Jesus’ teaching on “the pure in heart” means cultivating an inner life that is clean, whole, and unmixed, like pure gold or a scrubbed clean dish, so that nothing corrupts our devotion to God.
Portia’s famous speech from The Merchant of Venice becomes the springboard for a lesson on mercy, which must “season” justice just as salt seasons food.
Jesus teaches that real happiness comes from a relationship with Him, and this includes hungering and thirsting for righteousness—a longing for God that is deeper and more urgent than any other desire.
Jill continues teaching through the Beatitudes by explaining that meekness is not weakness but controlled strength—power harnessed under God’s authority.
Jesus continues His “solid ground” teaching by explaining that true stability comes from depending on God rather than ourselves, beginning with being poor in spirit and then learning to mourn our sin.
Jill introduces a new series called “Solid Ground,” prompted by overhearing conversations that revealed how little stability people have without Christ.
Psalm 2 is introduced as a coronation song that originally comforted an embattled king by reminding him that “God is on the throne of heaven,” and Christians now see it pointing to Christ’s eternal rule in the midst of global turmoil.
As we have seen, it is too easy for people to become spiritually sleepy and sloppy. To counteract these tendencies, we are to “encourage” and “build each other up.”
The teaching the Thessalonians had received concerning “the coming of the Lord” had very practical ramifications. The Church has always needed encouragement to stay alert to them.
Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God." But Paul and his colleagues also needed encouragement.
Our kids often look at famous athletes, singers, and actors to be their role models or examples of how they want to be. But did you know that they often follow your actions and examples, too?
What kind of spiritual gifts do you have? For many of us, it’s hard to know. But it’s easier than you think to discover the wonderful gifts God has given you.
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