Paul needs encouragement at a difficult time in his ministry and God does it in numerous amazing ways. New workers, returned workers, 'saved' by a government ruler and has the…
As Peter calls us aliens and strangers in 2:11-12, he explains what that looks like in the main areas of our life in 2:13-4:11 (government, work, family and church family)…
Hanukkah recalls a great victory from Israel's past from a tyrannical ruler. Amazingly, God predicted this ruler would come and torment Israel in Daniel 8 and 11. Yet when Jesus…
God continues to speak through Nahum the prophet concerning Assyria's coming downfall. He uses many wordplays and references to King Ashurbanipal's cruel treatment of people to bring charges of injustice…
Peter is called by God to reach out to a Gentile. God has to change Peter's attitude towards Gentiles who need Jesus just as much as anyone. What attitudes do…
Acts 4 is the aftermath of the miracle in Acts 3. The religious leaders were watching Peter and John and they are arrested and 'tried' (like Jesus) as to why…
This week marked one of Israel's feasts, the Feast of Purim. What is Purim? We find out in the book of Esther. What significance does it have for the follower…
Paul concludes his last letter with a desire to see people and encourage those he knows to finish well as he did. How do we finish well ourselves? When we…
Micah moves from judgment to hope in Ch. 4. God never announces judgment without offering hope. While temporary discipline will take place, ultimately God has a plan to bless those…
