Thru the Bible in a Year Walking through Revelation 12–16 feels like stepping behind the curtain of history and being allowed to see the spiritual forces at work beneath the surface of world events. These chapters are not given to satisfy curiosity or fuel speculation, but to strengthen faith, anchor hope, and steady believers whoContinue reading “When the Curtain Is Pulled Back”
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When the End Meets the Beginning
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Luke 21–22 There is a striking transition between these two chapters of Luke’s Gospel. One closes the curtain on Jesus’ public ministry; the other opens the final act of His earthly life. Luke 21 gives us a panoramic view of the future—what Jesus calls “the days toContinue reading “When the End Meets the Beginning”
When Lightning Splits the Sky
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 24:23–28 (also in Mark 13:21–23) “Then if anyone tells you, ‘The Messiah has arrived at such and such a place, or has appeared here or there,’ don’t believe it. For false Christs shall arise, and false prophets, and will do wonderful miracles so that if itContinue reading “When Lightning Splits the Sky”
When the World Trembles, Stay Steady in Christ
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: Mark 13:5–13 (see also Matthew 24:4–14; Luke 21:8–19) Walking Through the Passage There’s a quiet honesty in Jesus’ words on the Mount of Olives. He looked across the valley toward the temple, knowing its days were numbered, and He told His disciples what few leaders would dareContinue reading “When the World Trembles, Stay Steady in Christ”
Plowshares or Fire?
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated with U.S. airstrikes on Iran amid rising hostilities, including Israeli actions that killed an Iranian commander. Iran suspended nuclear talks, highlighting the delicate regional balance. Christians are urged to respond with prayer and peace, through the lens of Scripture, advocating for justice and compassion amid ongoing violence.
The Final Catch
The Parable of the Net, found in Matthew 13:47-52, illustrates the inclusive nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, where all are invited to hear the Gospel. However, it also emphasizes a final judgment, distinguishing the righteous from the wicked. Followers of Jesus are called to proclaim the Kingdom and encourage genuine faith.
What Time Is It
We don’t think of seconds as very important. But they tick away into minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Look at it this way: A 70-year-old has lived the equivalent of about two billion, two hundred seven million, five hundred and twenty thousand seconds! While you were reading that last sentence, about five secondsContinue reading “What Time Is It”
One Thing Jesus Didn’t Know
God knows everything (1 John 3:20). God knows himself and all things exhaustively, eternally, and unchangeably. He knows his own perfections, plans, actions, and goals (Ps. 147:5; Isa. 46:10; Acts 15:18). He knows the billions of angels in light (Dan. 7:10), every corner of hell (Prov. 15:11), all of our sins (Ps. 69:5), every hiddenContinue reading “One Thing Jesus Didn’t Know”