February 3, 2013
When properly understood, this book arms us against the man-centered philosophy prevalent in our day.
January 20, 2013
Weak and sinful leaders gave in to wicked people. But the One who was moving all this forward was the omnipotent God. The ministry of Jesus was not in flames. The Jewish and Roman courts did not miss the ball. For this purpose Jesus came into the world, and this travesty of justice served his […]
January 13, 2013
The Jews weren’t in control; neither were the Romans. Luke shows that Jesus was not running from the Sanhedrin, or trying to get off on a technicality. He was in control and headed to the cross!
January 6, 2013
God’s Law for Israel was never intended to be rote obedience or even a way to earn favor with God. Obedience was always meant to be an overflow of a heart of love for God. This is why Jesus summarized the Law as loving God supremely and loving others selflessly (Matt 22:38). We must avoid the […]
December 30, 2012
The Christian life in 2013 is a war, a race, a commitment to Christ. Put yourself in the right frame of mind and progress accordingly.
December 23, 2012
Why was Jesus born? How would you answer that question? Philippians 2:5-8 answers by telling us who Jesus is.
December 9, 2012
We should be learning all that we can about the Savior, his Word, his plan for our life. When we read of some truth that Jesus taught his disciples in his last week, we should take note!
December 2, 2012
Jesus was “sold out” by a traitor—Judas (vv. 1–6), but he himself was sold out to the mission of redemption (vv. 7–23).
November 25, 2012
Jesus taught his disciples to be spiritually vigilant. We are to be living in anticipation of Christ’s return. Christ guarantees that all this will certainly take place.