Jesus makes a puzzling expression to Mary Magdalene on the first Resurrection morning. Mary had gone out to properly embalm Jesus’s body because there hadn’t been time due to Sabbath restrictions. When Mary arrived at the tomb, it was empty. She was understandably upset and sent for Peter and John. They both entered the tomb …
We can be sure that Jesus prepares a place for us. The night before the crucifixion, Jesus was preparing the disciples for what was to come. He had told them that He was going somewhere they could not go, but they didn’t understand. What Jesus knew and His disciples did not was that He was …
God has work for us before we go to heaven! As believers, this gives our lives a whole new meaning and purpose. Many people search for purpose and meaning in their entire lives. In God’s mercy, if we turn to Him, He will reveal a plan for our lives that we could never imagine. Psalm …
Have you ever considered the danger of being separated from Jesus? This is not something I want to dwell on too much because of its eternal consequences. Sadly, people are walking around in fog, unaware of the danger they face by not believing in Jesus as their Savior. How about you? Do you know Jesus …
The blessings of following Jesus are eternal, while the riches of this world are temporary, like a vapor. The Psalmist gives insight into the brevity of life. Psalm 103:15Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. [1] When I delivered the evening message at Bible camp a few weeks ago, …
The God who makes the impossible possible is shown in the lives of people in the Bible and our world today. While it is encouraging to read stories of others, you might wonder: Will God do the impossible in my life? It is always God’s work in our lives that draws people to Him or …
Jesus confronted a young man with the deception of wealth. This man sought to understand how to attain eternal life, claiming to live a righteous life. Jesus could see that the man’s love of money was a barrier. Thus, Jesus provided a way to overcome the obstacle, allowing him to follow Him. Luke 18: 22 When …
The disciples rejoiced because evil spirits obeyed them when they used Jesus’ name, but Jesus told them to focus on heavenly hope. Luke 10: 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” [1] Evidently, some of the healings the disciples did were exorcisms. They had delegated authority …
Burial is not the end for believers; this is wonderful news for everyone who places their faith in Jesus as their Savior. Genesis 23:1When Sarah was 127 years old, 2 she died at Kiriath-arba (now called Hebron) in the land of Canaan. There Abraham mourned and wept for her. [1] Shortly after her death, Abraham bought …
God’s people are strangers and pilgrims in this world because there is more to life than our physical existence in this lifetime. When Abraham’s wife Sarah died, they were not living in their homeland. They were living in the land that the Lord would give to Abraham’s descendants, but He would fulfill that years later. …