Jehoshaphat had a true desire to seek the Lord, following God in faith. The sad thing is that he did it inconsistently. Perhaps that’s something to which many of us can relate, as we each struggle with faithfulness. The good news for us? Jesus is faithful! He is faithful to us, despite our faithlessness to […]

Why the incarnation? Because it was essential for us to be saved. Jesus had to be made our Brother, if He was to redeem us as our Priest. He had to be made like us, if He was to save us. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

King Jehoshaphat was someone who jumped in and out of faithfulness. It wasn’t that he didn’t love the Lord and seek Him in true worship…he did! But Jehoshaphat didn’t do it consistently. Did God preserve him? Sure…but Jehoshaphat could have saved himself (and his nation!) a lot of trouble along the way. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: […]

As the author of Hebrews wrote to his original audience, he warned them about the very real danger of drifting. It was possible that any one of them might drift/stray from Jesus, going back to the stuff that they knew best…that which was comfortable. It might be understandable, but it was dangerous! Attention was needed […]

The disciples (like all of us) were slow to believe the resurrection of Jesus. And their lack of faith kept them from joy. They could not rejoice in a Risen Messiah, when they did not believe it. For those who do not yet believe in Jesus, this is just another day in a long series […]

As valuable as angels are as messengers of God, Jesus is far more than an angel. He is the Son of God, superior in every way. We do not look to angels to restore our relationship with God; we look to Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Asa was supposed to constantly rely upon the Lord his God, trusting always in Him. So are we. The only difference is that our hope for doing so is not in us; it’s in Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Knowing that the Hebrew Christians to whom this book was addressed were starting to turn back to the sacrificial system of the past, the author of the book of Hebrews called them back to simple faith in Jesus. Jesus is awesome! He is better than any angel – better than any prophet – better than […]

Our God is the dependable God. He is trustworthy in every respect. Whereas we are helpless against our enemies (even after the best we can do), we find our help in Christ. Jesus is our Deliverer, our Strength, and our Shield. We can (and should!) hide ourselves in Him, trusting Him for victory. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]

In this brief letter, Paul was asking Philemon to do a difficult thing, so he asked in the nicest way possible, appealing to him as a beloved brother in Jesus. When it comes to tough topics, how will you approach a fellow brother or sister in Christ? Don’t assume the worst; assume the best! Go […]