December 17, 2023 Paul gave the church specific instructions how to maintain a sanctified life as a member of Christ’s church. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-24

December 10, 2023 The Good News of God is that Jesus has come into the world for our salvation. Like the people of John’s day we need to be confessing our sins and repenting, to make ready for the Second Coming of Christ. We must see how privileged we are to do the lowest job ... [Read more...]

December 3, 2023 The promise of the Second Coming of Christ is a major doctrine in Holy Scriptures. No one can forecast the time of Christ’s return. He tells us to watch and be ready, to carry out our assigned task. We won’t be able to learn from our mistake if we don’t give heed ... [Read more...]

November 26, 2023 Jesus told the “Parable of The Sheep and the Goats” to teach his disciples that there will be a separation of people for two destinations, either the blessed Kingdom of God or the cursed everlasting punishment. We show our nature in this life by what we do and our responses to the ... [Read more...]

November 19, 2023 We need to use all the resources God has given us for his glory. Whatever talents or gifts He has bestowed upon us are to be invested for Him. Someday we will stand before Christ and give an account of how we used those gifts. At that time, we want to hear ... [Read more...]

November 5, 2023 In the New Testament, the word, “Saint” is the most common name for Christians. On All Saints’ Day we should remember our calling as people set apart to God with a glorious future ahead. We should also remember those who lived a life of faith, remembering how they followed Christ. Scripture: 1 ... [Read more...]

October 29, 2023 Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church out of a concern for people being misled to think they could get their dead relatives out of purgatory by paying money to the church. We have to hold on to the teachings of Jesus in spite of social pressures around ... [Read more...]

October 22, 2023 Our Lord brilliantly answered a question meant to entrap him! His short answer is a helpful formula in every situation regarding our Christian duty to the state. Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

October 15, 2023 The Gospel goes out as an invitation to a wedding banquet for God’s Son. It should be the hope of every Christian to be part of it. The parable also emphasizes the need for a special wedding garment that other parts of Scripture indicate is the righteousness of Christ. Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

October 8, 2023 In this parable, God is the landlord. You and I are renting the land. How are we treating His Son, the heir? Are we producing the fruit of repentance, the harvest He desires? Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46