Have you ever thought about the various differences between Jesus’s miracles? What I have found interesting lately is what Jesus requires from his audience who witnesses the miracles. In the Gospel of Mark, many of Jesus’s miracles were ordered to be kept a secret. Here is a list of some...
While studying through the book of Zephaniah, I noticed that the word “shame” kept occurring. Shame is one of the major themes in Zephaniah’s prophetic message. Zephaniah was writing during the days of Josiah, most likely before the law in the temple was found and the reforms took place. That...
As Israel was nearing the promised land, God required Moses to send out spies to give a report back of the land. Moses was instructed to pick one leader from each of the 12 tribes of Israel. All of the spies came back and testified that what God had said...
Nothing beats a good night’s sleep. It’s a wonderful thing to be the recipient of. I am unlike most people because I don’t care for sleeping in, but an afternoon nap is incredibly appealing to me. Many things can get in the way of a good night’s sleep, but one...
Why did Jesus never have to repent? The answer is simple. He never sinned. That is true. However, that answer doesn’t really help you, does it? This was a question that was posed by one of the speakers at a youth conference I attended earlier this week. At first, I...
“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” This passage is one of the most interesting pieces of advice that Jesus gave his disciples. Before he sends them out to preach the good news of the kingdom...
I was asked a question on Monday night and was completely stumped by it. I had some Faulkner students over at my house for a meal and for them to ask me some Bible questions regarding things they studied in class this semester. They asked me some technically advanced questions...
Would you rather have more money or more time? Of course, any person who is nearing death no longer cares as much as they once did about money. We even have biblical examples of this. King Hezekiah was approached by the prophet Isaiah in 2 Kings 20 and told this,...
As we live our Christian life, we will often feel exhausted and fatigued by the constant pressures and struggles. This series examines how God's word challenges us even in those times of tribulation to remain faithful.