One who is poor in spirit understands the sin in his life. His spiritual poverty leads naturally into Jesus’ next statement: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) Why mourn? Is there something truly blessed in being downcast, weeping all the time? Why are there so many scriptures which talk [...more]
In our Bible class last night we learned that Rehoboam was evil because “he did not set his heart to seek God” (2 Chronicles 12:14). Big question: HOW can I seek God? Is it as simple as saying, “I want to know God”? Well, that’s where it starts. Acts 17:27-28 says God created man “that [...more]
“The Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ.” – Galatians 3:24 The Old Testament is full of references to Jesus. Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me“ (John 5:39); and then “For if you [...more]
What is the story of the Bible? The shortest answer is: Jesus Christ. He is the Word (John 1:1); you cannot separate the Man and His message. The Old Testament promises His coming and the New Testament proclaims His coming. But, if you have fifteen minutes, you can go into a little more detail. You [...more]
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Sam says, “I can see how you have faith in this Jesus, and that’s fine for you, but it’s just not for me.” I say, “How can that be fine for me but not for you? Is there such a thing as absolute truth any more?” Sam says, “No, there is no such thing as [...more]