There has always been a lot of interest in Jesus, but while he is frequently intellectually admired, he is not always volitionally embraced. Information about Jesus is not always attended by transformation by Jesus. Some people are near the kingdom...

Though they would vehemently deny it, the Sadducees lived agnostic lives because they knew neither the power of God nor the Scriptures. Sadducees still exist today, even if they do so under another name. If we will overcome agnostic living, we must...

Jesus wanted his followers to have peace in the midst of tribulation. He encouraged their peace because he had overcome the world. Since he overcame, we can be at peace that we, too, will conquer as we rely on his strength.

Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon evidently judged Israel in a time of relative peace and harmony. Their ministry was more about maintenance and less about deliverance. While detail regarding their lives is scant, there are little clues that help us learn some...

The Sadducees are often referred to as theologically “conservative.” This is because they only affirmed the books of Moses (our Pentateuch) as inspired. On the other hand, the Pharisees were “progressive” because they embraced all 39 books of...

Discipleship doesn’t just happen. We need to be intentional about creating deep, honest relationships in which we do spiritual good to other Christians.

Christians always live with the tension of perceived allegiance. While we know that we should respectfully obey governing authorities, it is difficult to do that when those governing authorities do not seem to be labouring as God’s servants. When...

Prayer can often be a rather discouraging activity. In the parable of the persistent widow, we can learn precious truths that will encourage us to keep praying in 2020 with a hope grounded in the character of God who assures us that he will indeed do...

The text before us highlights God’s tenacious, relentless, persevering and preserving love for his vineyard, for his people. Not everyone loves God’s vineyard, including some who are tenants in that vineyard. Some who are responsible for God’s...

Without God, life is not worth it, but when you give God the rightful place in your life, you can rest in his blessing. When you leave the Lord out of your life, all you do is in vain.