The resurrection of Jesus is not the first resurrection miracle recorded in the Bible. There is even an “Easter Egg” that points to Resurrection in the oldest written book of the Bible. Do you remember as a kid how there was often a special egg to be...

The sadistic torture of crucifixion was first developed by the Babylonians and Assyrians around 600 years before Jesus. By the third century it was introduced into Rome. The Romans perfected crucifixion for 500 years until it was outlawed by the Roman...

The sadistic torture of crucifixion was first developed by the Babylonians and Assyrians around 600 years before Jesus. By the third century it was introduced into Rome. The Romans perfected crucifixion for 500 years until it was outlawed by the Roman...

Series Synopsis: "Easter Eggs" is a term in movies and computer programs for something hidden in the script. An easter egg can predict what’s coming next in a movie, but you won’t get it at first. However, once someone reveals their...

Series Synopsis: "Easter Eggs" is a term in movies and computer programs for something hidden in the script. An easter egg can predict what’s coming next in a movie, but you won’t get it at first. However, once someone reveals their...

As we begin to explore Matthew chapter 19 the Pharisees challenge Jesus by asking him, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?” He takes them back to the book of Genesis to show them and us that God created the covenant of marriage and He...

As we begin to explore Matthew chapter 19 the Pharisees challenge Jesus by asking him, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?” He takes them back to the book of Genesis to show them and us that God created the covenant of marriage and He...

As we close out Matthew chapter 18 this week. Jesus wants us to focus on forgiveness because it is one of the key ingredients for living in kingdom community. The apostle Peter asks a question that we have all asked God. “How many times should I...

As we close out Matthew chapter 18 this week. Jesus wants us to focus on forgiveness because it is one of the key ingredients for living in kingdom community. The apostle Peter asks a question that we have all asked God. “How many times should I...

In Matthew 16, following Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, we have the first mention of the church in the gospels. Two chapters later, the church is mentioned again, but it has nothing to do with Peter’s...