The famous parable told by Jesus of the wheat and the tares is brimming with revelations about the Lord’s character. Thankfully, Jesus gave His disciples a commentary that His modern-day disciples should study carefully. Jesus identifies Himself as the sower of good seed . . .
Read MoreWe must remember that the Holy Spirit’s power not only equips God’s people to be witnesses, but first holds out the gift of repentance to each one of us. This beautiful gift is tied with a ribbon of forgiveness; once opened, the forgiven soul is called to a new path – one of restoration and righteousness.
Read MoreBeloved, are you motivated and inspired to be a faithful witness to the everlasting gospel, preparing yourself and others for spiritual and physical endurance as we await the return of the Lord? Daily invite His Holy Spirit into your life. Believe that His word is truth, and His Spirit will empower you to obey it!
Read MoreSheer craziness and insanity are bearing down upon us today like never before. The warnings of Jesus are not to frighten us or cause us to wring our hands. No indeed! He is preparing us for these realities. He wants His people to be prepared – and not to be caught off guard.
Read MoreThe tender compassion of Jesus is made even more evident by His concern for the health of His people. He cares about every aspect of life . . . .
Read MoreA working immune system not only protects us from unwelcome bacteria and viruses, it decreases inflammatory overreactions which are misdirected alarms that cause cellular damage and premature aging.
Read MoreOne of the essential characteristics shared by Elijah and John the Baptist is humility. It was their willingness to bow before God that led to their strength to preach the truth before men.
Read MoreElijah and John the Baptist filled the role of true prophets. They were both sent to God’s people to clear away obstacles (false teachings), to call out their sins, and to present the option of repentance before God. Both prophets, in their humanity, experienced severe discouragement.
Read MoreThen Jesus continued, speaking of His own upcoming suffering under an illicit ‘union’. As our Master Teacher, He is able to convey multiple lessons in brief statements.
Read MoreAt Elijah’s dramatic departure, Elisha tore his clothes and accepted the mantle that fell from Elijah, symbolizing the acceptance of a continuing ministry for the Lord in the Holy Spirit’s power.
Read MoreIn declaring a draught, God was not abandoning His people. Rather, He was emphasizing that they had sufficient knowledge upon which to proceed faithfully through life. The obvious solution in the anticipation of a draught was (and is) to seek and obey the wisdom He has already imparted through His word.
Read MoreHow many of us are sincerely open to the ways that the Lord wants to cleanse our lifestyles, scrub our minds, dust off our Bibles, water our souls, and feed us with the Bread of life?
Read MoreThe darkness began mid-morning and by noon it was as dark as midnight. Some recorded that it seemed to roll in from the southwest. One thing is for sure: it gained the attention of all our countrymen.
Read MoreThe instructions given by the LORD were always for the safety and happiness of His people, that they could thrive in a close relationship with Him, conveying a winsome message to the world of salvation only in the LORD.
Read MoreThe rapid unraveling of this world intensifies the impetus of God’s last-day church to fulfill the great commission through sharing the everlasting gospel. Real hope can be found nowhere else.
Read MoreJesus made a point of distinguishing between knowledge only and a personal relationship with Himself. These things must go together, otherwise spiritual ears are deafened and spiritual eyes are blinded.
Read MoreAs long as we live in these mortal bodies in this fallen world, Jesus intercedes for us. He is vitally interested in the development of our character. The Savior’s prayer for His living people is a prayer for sanctification: “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”
Read MoreThe stunning glory and staggering brightness of His appearing will stretch from one horizon to the other, the brilliance of the firmament being brighter than lightning. It will be the answer to the most fervent prayer of every Christ follower…
Read MoreProphetic descriptions of the sheer power, majesty, and shining glory of the second coming of the LORD captured the attention of the nation of Israel before His first coming….
Read MoreOne of the main distinguishers of false religion is the glorification of good works, whereas the true saint of God brings glory to Jesus through good works. One is “bait” for drawing people toward “good causes” but the other glorifies the Lord Jesus, drawing others directly toward Him.
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