One of the unique features of Luke's gospel is that he focuses on Jesus' interactions with non-Jewish persons. In Luke 7, we read about Jesus' interaction with a Roman Centurion. What is interesting about this account is the lessons it has to teach us about faith. The account begins with the Centurion sending some Jewish … Continue reading A Centurion’s Faith
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Preparing To Worship
In Exodus 19, God tells Moses to prepare the people for Him to speak to them. What an amazing event that must have been — to hear God speak directly to you! But notice how such an event was not casual. Preparation was required. While we are not the ancient Israelites, we can learn some … Continue reading Preparing To Worship
Humility
Humility is a foundational trait for the Christian. Without it, onecan’t enter the kingdom of God (Matt. 5:3). Yet humility doesnot come easy. This is why, I believe, God thoroughly instructsus in His word about how to grow in humility. We need to knowthree things about humility if we are to grow in it. Humility … Continue reading Humility
Christ, The Church, and Marriage
One of the promises of the Bible is that it contains all that is needed for life and godly living. Unsurprisingly, within the pages of Scripture, a lot is said about marriage. The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5:22-33 writes about how our relationship with Christ should transform how husbands and wives relate. In this section of Ephesians, … Continue reading Christ, The Church, and Marriage
Love The Brethren
How would you answer the question, “Do you love your siblings?” Most of you would probably say yes without hesitation. The love that exists between brothers and sisters is hard to match in this life. But did you know that we are to have the same kind of love for our brethren? In Romans 12:10 … Continue reading Love The Brethren
Devotion to God
True godly character only comes from a deep devotion to God. But what is devotion? The Apostle Paul would say it is a life lived in sacrifice to the service of God (Rom. 12:1-3). Looking in the Scriptures we find that devotion to God is comprised of three essential components. The first essential element of … Continue reading Devotion to God
Why Study Matthew?
Each book of the Bible has a unique contribution to the whole of Scripture. The best way to determine that unique contribution is to ask, “Why should I study this book?” The answer will almost always be what that book emphasizes more than others. Today we’ll be asking why we should study the gospel of … Continue reading Why Study Matthew?
Astonished At His Teaching
To be astonished is to be greatly surprised or impressed. Mark uses this word to describe many people's reaction to Jesus' teaching (Mk. 1:22). Mark explains that Jesus "was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes." What made Jesus' teaching so different from the teachers of His day? To answer that … Continue reading Astonished At His Teaching
Are We Secularizing Our Children?
I came across this article the other day on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Food for thought here! Are We Secularizing Our Children? Sewell Hall Several years ago, a Christian who was the president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith … Continue reading Are We Secularizing Our Children?
What Is The Bible?
As a Christian, you never outgrow the fundamentals. They are the foundation on which you build your faith. From time to time, it’s beneficial to go back and study a fundamental. One such fundamental is understanding what the Bible is.
Preach The Text 