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MATTHEW 2 – JESUS, KING OF THE JEWS
While there are many perplexing matters in Matthew 2, some things are certain and faith building. Let’s consider a few significant points from this chapter. First, note that the events of the chapter are set in history. Real places are … Continue reading
“Steadfast, Immovable”
First Corinthians chapter fifteen declares eyewitness proofs of Christ’s resurrection (vs.1-8), giving us the firm conviction of our own resurrection (vs.35-49), providing us the victory over death (vs.54-57). The great chapter ends with this statement, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be … Continue reading
“A Lost Love Letter”
Rick Trojanowski placed the winning bid on an old toolbox back in 2017. He was at a farm auction at the time and didn’t take time to look through his new acquisition for a couple of years. Tucked away in … Continue reading
When Preaching Dies
In a recent enewsletter – “The Collapse of News is Nothing to Cheer” (February 02, 2024) – by National Review writer, Jim Geraghty, he quotes from another writer, Sebastian Junger. Junger’s article is entailed “When Journalism Dies.” Junger says this … Continue reading
The Hope of Salvation 1 Thess. 5:8-10
Christians must live in the expectation of eternal salvation. This is an age of fear and despair. The world has already in the 20th century been ravaged by two world wars and many lesser wars. There is the fear of … Continue reading
The Power of Seduction
Ninon de Lenclos was a well-known prostitute in seventeenth century France. A man named Marquis de Sevigne went to her for advice on how to win the heart of a beautiful young countess. Ninon was 62 years old; the marquis … Continue reading
BASIC BUT CRUCIAL BIBLE STUDY TIPS
1. PURITY OF HEART. The single most important factor for Bible study is purity of heart. By that, I mean: What are you trying to find when you study the Scripture? It is extremely easy to approach the Bible with … Continue reading
Don’t Walk on the Carpet
I have heard it said that before you leave Türkiye you must see a carpet demonstration. So, after leaving the ruins of Ephesus we headed straight for a carpet factory. Upon entering a room whose walls were covered in Turkish … Continue reading
The Divine Opportunity Luke 3:2-17
In an episode of the Bob Newhart show, Newhart plays a psychiatrist named Dr. Switzer. This woman comes to him with a problem – she has a fear of being buried alive in a box. She says it makes her … Continue reading
God’s Word is Sweeter than Honey
My earliest memory of honey appears in the form of a plastic bottle shaped like a bear, purchased from a chain grocery store. In Psalm 119, the unnamed psalmist presents an alphabet poem declaring His love and dedication to God’s … Continue reading