Ministers in Christ's church must recognize themselves as accountable to God to be good stewards of whatever ministry opportunities God gives them.

Satan is symbolized by the ferocious red dragon that John saw in his vision of the future. And this dragon hates the woman - which is Israel.

James cautions about presumptuous planning because of the fickle, fleeting nature of life, and calls believers to prayerful planning-and the right assumption that gives rise to it.

Satan's battle against God is the longest war in history. It is still going on today, but will intensify during the final portion of the Tribulation. And God wins.

The final moments of Jesus' trial before Pilate were characterized by ignorance, manipulation, and hypocrisy.

The trial of Jesus before Pilate took an ugly turn when the Roman governor had Him beaten, and the crowd demanded that He be crucified. Yet, Jesus endured all this as the substitute for God's true people.

Children are a blessing from the Lord-an attitude demonstrated by Jesus, and to be found in His disciples.

Right thinking about God produces joy and confidence in ministry, whether in a missions context abroad, in the local church, or at home and work.

Jesus clarifies the nature of His kingdom and the nature of His kingship. His kingdom and rule are based upon truth.