These two psalms form an amazing lament and prayer by the author who was going through a calamity, praying for God to 'restore things to normal'. What a timely message…
In this next psalm from our A Journey Through Lent series, David guides the reader through dealing with difficulties. He shows how God is fully trustworthy and is our best…
In the parable of the sower (or soils) Jesus explains that many people 'hear' Him but not everyone does what He says. Only those who hear and do what He…
Matthew arranges the post Wisemen incidents around the fulfillment of Scriptures; that even at this stage in His life Jesus is fulfilling what the Word says. Fleeing to Egypt, coming…
Is. 9:6-7 cannot be understood outside its context. When we understand why 'Zebulan and Naphtali' is such a strange place for light to come from (see Ch.'s7-8) only then do…
Be still and know I am God was written and sung in the context of experiencing a great military defeat in Israel's past. The sons of Korah - experiencers of…
Paul and Barnabas' first ministry tour gives us a window into what to expect in ministry. And if we know what to expect, we'll be better equipped to prepare.
Paul's 'thorn in his flesh' served the purpose of helping him trust God and not rely on his own abilities. God uses our difficulties and infirmities and weaknesses as instruments…
A favourite verse for many often used to give graduates an encouraging word. Originally it was an encouraging word but given to Israel in one of her lowest times in…
