A discouraged post-exilic community has stopped rebuilding the temple. Through the godly leadership of the high priest Joshua and the Davdic descendent, Zerubbabel, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah spur the…
Paul prays that the eyes of our heart would be opened to know our hope, knowledge of God and His resurrection power. Why are these three things so crucial to…
When the angel army sang at Jesus' birth, they proclaimed 'Glory to God in the highest and peace to men [and women] on whom His favour rests.' what did they…
What does it mean to 'pray in Jesus' Name'? Does that guarantee that God will answer our prayers? When we understand the context of John 15:12-17 we find that Jesus…
Jesus became one of us to model what God expects from His people. Here Jesus serves His disciples (again!) and commands them to follow His example of loving them. How…
Paul graciously confronts the Philippians who are being persecuted for their faith and are experiencing some division, to be united in Christ. He challenges them to have the humbling attitude…
Jesus issues a new challenge to His hearers. While He's been warning them about the Pharisees' misleading teaching, He here warns them don;t be like them and be a critical…
Jesus speaks to the people about their need to get rid of this 'eye for eye' retaliation attitude when insulted or hurt. Instead He says, respond in kindness and service.…
