As Jesus sent the seventy-two out, they were not to carry their own supplies but rely on peaceful provisions from those they taught. Luke 10: 5 “Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’ 6 If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the …
Paired for partnership was the strategy Jesus used to bring in the harvest of souls and to support each other. Luke 10:1The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit.[1] As Jesus sent out the seventy-two, we see there were committed …
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 …