Joseph of Arimathea: The Disciple Who Buried Jesus
Joseph of Arimathea enters the Gospel accounts on the day Jesus died. We know little about his earlier life, yet all four Gospels name…
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The Peace of God: How Christ Gives Peace in Troubled Times
I think we do people a disservice when we speak as though trusting God should make grief or anxiety disappear. A believer can trust…
The Parable of the Rich Fool: Jesus’ Warning About Greed
A man asked Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute, and Jesus answered with a warning about covetousness. Luke does not tell us which brother…
Mark 9:48 Explained: Where the Worm Does Not Die
Jesus spoke of a worm that does not die and a fire that cannot be quenched. I believe He was describing final destruction, and…
Generational Curses: What Does the Bible Teach?
Can a person be guilty before God because of something his grandparents did? Can a Christian remain under a family curse until someone discovers…
Ambassadors for Christ: What Does 2 Corinthians 5 Mean?
When Paul calls himself and his coworkers ambassadors for Christ, he is describing a commission to deliver God’s message of reconciliation. We are called…
A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord: What Does It Mean?
What does it mean for a sacrifice to be a pleasing aroma to God? He does not need a meal, smoke, or perfume. Scripture…
The Book of Hosea: Judgment, Mercy, and Restored Love
Hosea describes a people who kept their religious practices while betraying the God they claimed to worship. The Lord exposed their idolatry, dishonesty, sexual…
Rahab and the Scarlet Cord: What It Meant
Rahab’s scarlet cord hung from a window in a city facing judgment. It marked the house where the spies had promised to spare her…
Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4: Humiliation and Restoration
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar told his subjects how God had taken away his reason and his kingdom, then restored both. A king who had…
Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim: Blessing and Curse
Mount Gerizim rises south of Shechem’s valley, with Mount Ebal to the north. God appointed Gerizim for the blessing and Ebal for the curse,…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
God gave His promise not to forsake His people when they faced danger, loss, and responsibilities beyond their own strength. They needed His help,…