When Jesus was on the earth, people had questions for Him. Some were sincere in their questions, but others were just trying to find accusations against Him. However, Jesus also had questions for those who heard Him. These were questions of life and death. And today, you and I still need to answer these questions.

We all have unanswered questions about life. Why did this happen and not that? Why did this happen to me? Etc. - our questions are many. Asaph had questions, too, about all the evil in the world, and these weighed on him so much that he nearly lost his faith. Then God brought him out of his despondency by reminding him of the final end of both the wicked and the righteous.

When God gave mankind the right to eat meat, He told Noah that the life of the flesh was in the blood. Consequently, the eating of blood was forbidden. Later under Moses, animal sacrifices were established as their blood would provide atonement for the soul of the sinner. But atonement is only a covering since the blood of bulls and goats cannot remove sin. Now what?

Timothy received glowing praise from Paul about his devotion to his work in the kingdom. Timothy had worked hard and demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice for the cause of Christ. But Timothy still had difficulties to overcome, and he needed continuing instruction and encouragement from Paul.

Over the centuries, people have tried to out think and out maneuver God.  They have ignored Him and His word.  But, no matter what men and women might do, God just laughs and does whatever He wants and needs to do.  This is especially obvious when God established Jesus as the Christ as King in His kingdom.

John's third letter is a "snapshot" of early Christian life. Some in the church were living the truth of God, and some were not. It shows people have not changed. And this unchanging life principle was holding true: Love is not demonstrated by what a person believes or by what they know, but by what they do.

It seems that too many Christians live joyless lives of drudgery and worry.  Certainly, we have our times of trouble and grief, but what of the joy in being a Christian?  Scripture states that one reason Jesus could endure the cross was because of "the joy set before Him."  What's that all about?  And does it mean anything for the Christian?

Doubters want evidence that there is a God.  The Almighty has given mankind three powerful witnesses to affirm His existence.  It is up to each person as to whether or not they will believe the testimony of these witnesses.

What are the marks of the body of Christ, the church which Jesus is building?  Although we might point to a list of certain things believed and practiced (as some do), these marks run much deeper than that.  They all connect with the One who gives the body its very life.

Every civilization has had its gods, many of which were associated with idols.  Israel had trouble forsaking its idols and serving only the Lord God.  Obviously, scripture warns of idol worship, but it also warns that it is more than just an external act.  This is where the real danger lies - anything can become an idol.