1 Kings 12-22 – The Folly of Selfishness

1 Kings 12 begins the period of Old Testament history known as the Divided Kingdom. Solomon, the son of David, is dead. It had been prophesied during Solomon’s life (cf. 1 Kings 11:29-39) that his kingdom would be divided. As we get into the reading, we discover that the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” [...]

Matthew 15-22 – A Turning Point

In Matthew 16:21, we see a turning point in the account of Jesus of Nazareth. This verse in today’s reading is the proverbial snowball at the top of the mountain. Matthew writes by inspiration, “From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the [...]

Matthew 8-14 – Miracles and Parables

Throughout the three-and-a-half years of His earthly ministry, Jesus performed many miracles and told many parables. John wrote in the last verse of his gospel that “there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that [...]

Matthew 1-7 – “Jesus the Messiah”

The apostle Matthew wrote the gospel that now bears his name to show Jesus of Nazareth as the promised Messiah. This gospel is often said to be the gospel by a Jew, to Jews, about a Jew. The audience to whom Matthew wrote would have been well-acquainted with Hebrew Scripture. They would have recognized the [...]

Does Jesus Care?

It seems like everywhere you turn someone is facing a difficult situation. Some are dealing with sickness in their family, some have diseases of their own, some have lost their jobs, some have lost their retirements in the stock market. It’s easy to get discouraged isn’t it? Have you ever wondered if God cares about [...]

The Reality of Hell

According to recent surveys most Americans do not expect to experience hell first hand. The majority of people believe that they are going to heaven. The truth is that the majority of people who believe they are going to go to heaven when they die have not prepared themselves for such a time. Sadly, most [...]

Pressing On To The Goal!

“Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that which also I was laid hold of by Jesus Christ. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do; forgetting what lies [...]

Are You Following The Rules?

Michelle Wie, a young phenom women’s golfer was playing the tournament of her career last week in the LPGA State Farm Classic. After three rounds she was in second place. It looked as though she could possibly win the tournament or at least secure her tour card for next year. Then disaster [...]

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