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
In this song of Moses, he reminds Israel that God is altogether faithful (vv. 1–14). He calls character witnesses (vv. 1–5), and then witnesses himself to God’s character (vv. 6–14).
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.
November 18, 2012
After a faithful and godly beginning, Asa’s reign finished poorly. He responded badly to a threatening situation (vv. 1–6), a prophet who confronted his sin (vv. 7–10), and to a punishing disease (vv. 11–14).
November 18, 2012
Jesus told his disciples not to have prepared statements, but to trust the Lord to give a solid answer (v. 15). Answering the question, “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age” (Matt 24:3), the Teacher gave an eschatology lesson. Jesus was clear that […]
November 11, 2012
These verses form a long answer to a short question (v. 7). In his eschatological address, Jesus moved his listeners from what they saw to what they would be seeing to the One who would be seen. Bible prophecy should thrill us when we realize that it all points to the Messiah ruling in all his […]
October 28, 2012
Most of those who did believe in a resurrection thought that the next life would be little different from the present one. In a little question and answer session Jesus stood on truth and showed his enemies were grounded in error.
October 21, 2012
The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4,7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).
October 21, 2012
In a dramatic fashion, Jesus asserts his authority as the heir of God’s vineyard, the One from God and despised by his people. There is life for all who receive Jesus, and eternal death to all who reject him and his offer of salvation.