The Woman at the Well: Jesus, Living Water, and True Worship
John 4 becomes more striking the longer I sit with it. Jesus begins by asking a Samaritan woman for a drink, and before long…
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The Moment Jesus Died: What Happened at the Cross?
When I slow down and read what the Gospels say about the moment Jesus died, I am struck by how carefully every detail is…
Hosanna: What Does the Word Mean?
We hear the word “Hosanna” in songs and around Palm Sunday, but what are we actually saying? The word began as an urgent prayer…
Who Is the Holy Spirit? His Person and Work in Scripture
Who is the Holy Spirit, and how should Christians think about His presence and work? Some people speak of Him as a feeling in…
The Blood of Christ: Why It Is Essential for Salvation
Why does Scripture speak so often about the blood of Jesus instead of simply saying that He loved us or died for us? The…
Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus: What Happened?
Saul was not traveling to Damascus because he had questions about Jesus. He was going there with authority to arrest Jesus' disciples and bring…
The Lord’s Prayer Explained: A Pattern for Real Prayer
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He did not give them a long or complicated method. He gave them a…
Righteous Anger: What Does the Bible Teach?
Is anger always sinful, or can it sometimes be a faithful response to evil? Scripture tells us to be angry without sinning, yet it…
Andrew the Disciple: The Quiet Apostle Who Brought People to Jesus
Andrew does not receive the attention Peter receives, but I think the passages that mention him are worth lingering over. I find it especially…
Mary the Mother of Jesus: How Should Christians Honor Her?
How should Christians honor Mary without giving her the place Scripture gives to Jesus alone? The Bible calls her blessed and records a life…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
What does God mean when He promises not to leave or forsake His people? Suffering can make Him feel far away, and a peaceful…
Onesimus in the New Testament: The Gospel and Restoration
Onesimus appears only briefly in the New Testament, but his story brings the gospel into a very difficult relationship. What happens when Christ saves…