Noah’s story isn’t just for kids! I remember my mother reading me the story of Noah so many times that the pictures from our children’s Bible became etched in my mind. While the story of Noah is excellent for kids to learn, there is much more. At the heart of Noah’s story is a spiritual …
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 …
Giving into evil began in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve ate from the fruit of the tree of good and evil and persists to this day. When we give in to evil, we bow to our old sinful nature and possible pressures around us. Pontius Pilate was the Governor of Judea when …
The dangers of ignoring a warning can have dreadful consequences. Warnings from God can come at unexpected times as the Lord tries to direct our path. Warnings can involve safety, discernment, and other prompting as we journey through life because the Lord wants the best for us. I believe the Lord gives more warning and …
Satan is behind the spiritual battle and is our enemy. The Scriptures tell us there are two forces in the world: evil and good. God’s word also tells us that these forces are not equal and satan only continues to exist because God is using him to carry out His plan. Why did God create …
Jesus questioned his captors and then made an unusual comment. Luke 22:53 Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.[1] Jesus knew that satan had been waiting for this time. The evil one was behind the plot to …
Are you fighting a spiritual battle and don’t realize you are in one? If you are, this is not uncommon because our enemy is deceptive. Jesus gathered His disciples to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane to prepare for a spiritual battle. He knew he would have to suffer and die for the sins of …
Being alert and praying sounds easy, but it takes focus, especially when you are tired from a spiritual battle. Jesus knew He was in a spiritual battle as He contemplated His suffering on the cross to pay for the sins of humanity. To gather strength in this battle, Jesus took His disciples to the Mount …
A warning of a test helps you to prepare so you are not caught off guard. How we respond to the warning is often influenced by our blind spots. We can over or underestimate our abilities for the upcoming test. Jesus had celebrated Passover with His disciples. Afterward, they began to argue about who was …