In our passage, the people of Jerusalem were mired in international, political and religious turmoil when Jesus came to bring peace. Jesus in a truly audacious way enters Jerusalem even though he knows the hostility that faces him from the religious...

In this psalm, we see how David, in the midst of chaos, walked with patience and fortitude. Psalm 62 is called by scholars a psalm of confidence.  While it has the complaint of suffering as in a lament (Psalm 142 and 6), it turns more pronouncedly to...

As we continue to prepare for Easter, we will look at Psalm 6. This psalm, like Psalm 142, will also focus on the psalmist’s lament, as he cries out to God over the prolonged anguish of his soul. Despite his sorrow, the psalmist knows that the Lord...

Leading to Easter, we will look at a few psalms to prepare us for this great day when Jesus, by his resurrection, brought forgiveness and a promised new life to all who come to him by faith. Easter was the first fruits of what is to come in fullness...

Final words are always important words. If you had to prepare your own final words, what would you offer to those listening? Paul offers a prayer, really a prayer wish, an expression of his heart for this church. To a church he planted, instructed...

In chapter 2, Paul has warned us of this gathering storm prior to the final day. While encouraged by the victory of Jesus in the end, the days prior to the final day are important days that should not be ignored. How do we live in these days?  Last...

Paul, in preparing to finish his letter, turns to this beloved church and asks for prayer.  He asks for the gospel to go forth unhindered and he asks for deliverance from the schemes of wicked men.  After seeking prayer, he reminds them of the...

After Paul has opened their eyes in greater measure to the coming of Jesus and the trouble preceding it, he turns to how we live in light of this coming day. How do we live in trying times?  Paul was preparing them for life as if there would be time...

After thanking God for this church and for their growth in grace and for their steadfast faith in suffering, he prayed for them to live for the day of the Lord.  With this encouragement, he turns to comfort a troubled church over confusion surrounding...

Paul has given thanks for this commendable church for their growing faith, increasing love and faithful endurance in trials and troubles.  He has reminded them of that final day where Jesus will return and make all things right, even making us...