April 4, 2021 The sacrificial death of Christ and his resurrection on Easter Sunday were both prophesied in the Old Testament. These events were foretold so we could better understand their significance to our lives. There were many witnesses of the risen Savior. Our salvation is by grace through the cross of Christ. Scripture: 1 ... [Read more...]

March 28, 2021 Your calling is to faithfully serve Jesus in an age of conflict, controversy, and criticism. You will need to have your eyes open to God’s mercies in salvation to give to Jesus the devotion that may cost you everything. If the Lord Jesus corrects you, don’t turn away and reject him like ... [Read more...]

March 21, 2021 The mission of Jesus was to go to the cross in obedience to the Father. Our mission in life is to serve Jesus by putting him first. Although pagans would regard the cross as the ultimate humiliation, Christians must view the cross as the time when our Lord was lifted up to ... [Read more...]

March 14, 2021 Christians need a right view of the cross as the time when Jesus was lifted up as a sacrifice for his people. We must look to him and be saved. Genuine faith shows itself in our lives as we live in the light of Christ’s teaching. Scripture: John 3:14-21 & Numbers 21:4-9

March 7, 2021 Our Lord Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies of cleansing the temple and having a consuming zeal for the Father’s house. It is important that every Christian church is also zealous for the worship of God. Scripture: John 2:13-25

February 28, 2021 When our Lord taught his disciples that he must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and rise again on the third day, such teaching was difficult to accept. We also have to receive the hard teaching that we must be willing to suffer as a disciple of Jesus. Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

February 21, 2021 Jesus is the most unique person who ever lived: truly God, truly man, whose qualifications and obedience, usher in the Kingdom of God. This is good news! We are to respond with repentance and faith. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

February 14, 2021 We see our Lord’s power and compassion on display in the miracle of the leper being cleansed of his leprosy. In a similar manner, Jesus is willing to cleanse us spiritually. Scripture: Mark 1:38-45

February 7, 2021 For those who experience the healing of the Great Physician, the proper response is grateful service. Peter’s mother-in-law is a good example for us. The greatest example of all, is the Lord Jesus who did not come to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. ... [Read more...]

January 31, 2021 Mark records the authority of Christ in his preaching and in his deliverance of people from the power of the devil. Scripture: Mark 1:21-28