Have you ever thought about finding favor in God’s eyes? The word ‘favor’ is used in various ways throughout the Bible. It can mean grace and acceptance, but in this context, it is the state of favorable regard.[1] Trying to earn God’s favor feels like running a long race without a finish line, climbing a never-ending …
The flood story is where a grieving Lord takes action. Genesis 6: 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him …
The danger of rebellion is often something we don’t want to discuss. Have you ever felt that God’s commands are restraining and unfair? This is a typical attitude, but it is not what believers should have. Our heavenly Father gave us the commandments for our good and protection. They teach us how to be righteous …
The war against humanity began in the Garden of Eden when satan tempted Adam and Eve to sin. Satan was once a perfect angel but fell into sin and began a battle against God. Revelation 12:8 And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven.[1] After Adam and Eve …
The promise of the resurrection and its fulfillment is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Before Jesus entered Jerusalem, He told the disciples what would happen to Him which would fulfill the prophecies concerning Him. Luke 18:32 He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon. 33 They …
The women were right, and it was a great surprise to Peter, who raced to the tomb of Jesus and found it empty, just as they said. The angels at the tomb had told the women that Jesus had risen from the dead! As they recalled what Jesus had told them earlier, they rushed back …
Don’t let evil cloud God’s plan. Many people struggle with this trap from the enemy. It can be discouraging to look at everything happening and question if God is in control. As the women walked to the tomb on Resurrection Sunday, they were probably sad, quiet, and grieving over the death of Jesus. Jesus’ death …
Jesus is really alive. The resurrection is the basis of the Christian life. It affirms Jesus’ claim as Messiah and proves His sacrifice for sin was sufficient to complete the work of our salvation. Satan has always attacked the truth of the resurrection because if he can undermine the resurrection, he destroys the possibility of …
The women were puzzled when there was no body in the tomb. The angels told the women, “Don’t look for God among the dead.” Luke 24: 5 The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He …
The women were coming to honor the dead on that first Resurrection Day. Luke 24: 1But very early on Sunday morning, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.[1] Carrying spices to a tomb would be the equivalent of taking flowers to a grave today. It was a way to show …