The lame man in Acts 3 is hopeless without Jesus. He has friends who help him come to a gate of the Temple so he can beg. He has never walked and has no way to make a living in his culture. He must depend on the handouts of generous Jews. It would have been …
The Pentecost of Acts 2 was the reversal of Babel. God had confused the languages of humankind in Genesis 11:1-9. After the flood, God wanted people to spread across the earth as the population grew. But instead, they rebelled and began to build a tower to heaven. Everyone spoke the same language, and this enabled …
In the story of a man healed by the Pool of Bethesda, we see a man who accepted the gift but ignored the giver. Jesus seemed to specifically pick this man to heal. When Jesus told him to stand, pick up his mat, and walk, the man did immediately. The miraculous healing enabled the man …
This week’s story begins with Nicodemus seeking the Light in the dark of night. We don’t know why Nicodemus came to inquire of Jesus at night. Jesus was controversial, and Nicodemus was part of the establishment. Perhaps Nicodemus was curious but did not want to be seen by his peers. Jesus was also very popular …
John the Baptist is the only person to call Jesus the lamb of God as he prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. This God-given discernment about the identity of the Messiah must have stirred his heart for what the Lord was unfolding. John 1:35 The following day John was again standing with two …
Can salvation be lost? People have asked this for centuries. During Holy Week, Jesus taught many significant truths in Jerusalem. In the Parable of the Three Servants, one servant fell away, giving us insight into salvation. According to their abilities, one servant received five bags of silver, a second two bags, and a third one …
You may have heard it said Jesus is our light and salvation. What does this mean? Do you have a night light in your home to guide your steps if you get up at night? Light is fantastic because a tiny light can be seen for miles. Stars in the heavens are visible in the …
The writer of Hebrews shows us that there is no reincarnation. Hebrews 9: 27 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment. 28 So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal …
Are you right with God? This may be the most critical question in your life. We had a speaker at our church a few years ago who testified how the Lord intervened in his life, both spiritually and physically. Our speaker said he was close to death after being stung by a poisonous box jellyfish. …
Zechariah makes mention of salvation through forgiveness as he prophesies what his son will do. Luke 1: 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. [1] Zechariah was a priest and would have known of the Old Testament prophesies of Messiah. Interestingly, the Holy Spirit emphasizes forgiveness in Zechariah’s …