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Jesus will come back unexpectedly… Matthew 24:36, 42, 44, 50; 25:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10. Jesus could not be any clearer. There are no signs of His return. Let’s keep this in mind as we move into our … Continue reading →

Otto von Bismarck, in 1850, was a 35-year-old deputy in the Prussian parliament. Germany was divided into several smaller, weaker states and were threatened with war by Austria, to their south. Prince William wanted to go to war. War fever … Continue reading →

In Deuteronomy 1, the Israelites are standing on the doorstep of entering into the Promised Land. Moses is explaining the Law that God had given to him and to Israel. He explains in verse 8, that God said, “See, I … Continue reading →

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a vacation destination.  In fact, it’s listed as one of the top ten destinations in the entire U.S.  It is completely surrounded by the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, the most-visited National Park in the U.S.  Gatlinburg, … Continue reading →

Every person who reads the Bible and meditates on its message becomes a theologian. When you read Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” – you automatically either believe that some God exists, or … Continue reading →

CONTEXT Matthew’s account, between chapter 2 and 3, skips around 29 years! It goes from Jesus being a baby, until Jesus is about 30 years old (see Lk. 3:23). Matthew 3 has introduced us to John the baptizer and his … Continue reading →

When I think of the word, “Steadfast,” I think of longevity. Paul encouraged the Christians in Colossae to “continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard” … Continue reading →

As mentioned previously, Kim and I had an opportunity to take a Mediterranean cruise to see some of the lands mentioned in the Bible, namely in the countries of Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. While there, we were able to … Continue reading →

When something runs perfectly, operates smoothy, we say it runs like a “Swiss Watch.” These time pieces became known by their precision and carefully engineered parts. A good watch is used to tell time in minutes, hours, days, months, and … Continue reading →

Life is never static. We must grow or else begin to shrivel and die. JESUS GREW SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUALLY – Luke 2:52: Jesus grew; He matured. He grew in favor with God and He grew in favor with man. He … Continue reading →