Zephaniah tells us the everyone is subject to the wrath fo God. We hear a pronouncement, judgment and have hope in a deferment.

The only wise way of life is God's way. What makes you tick- Are you living for yourself, or for God- Do your desires have the best of you, or does God-

Zephaniah prophesies two judgments, one on manking and another on Judah. Can there be any hope-

Apolloa had three powerful traits as a preacher-teacher but he still had something to learn.

In the first half of Acts 1, we see three divine elements of God's plan of redemption- divine proof, divine power and a devien promise.

As he rode into Jerusalem, Jesus knew exactly what he was doing, what was going to happen and why. He was acknowledging that he was the Messiah - not a poltical hero, but a savior who would die a bloody death to pay for our sins, and rise again to give us the sure hope of eternal life. That means we must resist the temptation to make him our political hero rather than our savior.

In this familiar parable, we see a powerful lesson presented in three scenes. The truth being taught is this, -Our forgiveness should be the evidence that we have been forgiven.-

Knowing the context can have a dramatic impact on how we read the parables. In this one, we see some surprising elements and applications in the story of the disrespecting son, the self-righteous son and the loving father.

The first two of three parables share 3 common themes- someting lost, something found, rejoicing in heaven.

God allows each one of us who is spiritual to join in God's holy work to help Christians escape from the trap of sin by bearing their burden while they are being restored