4 hours agoWhy We Need a Blood Sacrifice for Our Sin“Without shedding of blood, there is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22 Under Old Testament law, God required sacrificing animals and shedding their blood to forgive sin. A Levite priest would repeatedly offer sacrifices, expecting God to show mercy, but the sacrifices were never adequate to cover the cost of sin (Hebrews…Bible Study7 min read
Jun 23Isaiah 65 and End Time Prophecy“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth.” Isaiah 65:17 When we think of end-time prophecy, we often think of the books of Revelation, Daniel, and Thessalonians. But the prophet Isaiah also wrote about it. He not only foresaw the coming of the Messiah as the suffering servant…Bible Study10 min read
Jun 15What is God’s Calling in Your Life?“Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 Many people commonly ask themselves, “What is my calling?” or “What is my purpose in life?” We ponder and search, trying to figure out what we are supposed to be doing and why we are here on this…Bible Study7 min read
Jun 8Why Saul Hated the Christians: A Brief Look at Paul’s History“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” Philippians 4:23 In the years following Jesus’ ascension to heaven (Acts 2), the Sanhedrin became increasingly upset with the “Way” and those who followed Jesus, claiming He is the promised Messiah. The apostles were repeatedly put on trial and…Bible Study7 min read
May 25Who is Gog and Magog in Bible Prophecy?“Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog.” Ezekiel 38:2 Both Ezekiel 38–39 and Revelation 20:7–8 mention a great battle between Gog and Magog and Israel. The Bible gives us few clues about this end-time prophecy, causing many to speculate who or what Gog and…Bible Study10 min read
May 11Why Christians Need to Read the Old Testament“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching.” 2 Timothy 3:16 When we think of the Old Testament, many might think it is irrelevant, outdated, or only for the Jews. We might even think it is just a bunch of stories of God’s wrath and vengeance. …Bible Study8 min read
Apr 203 Heartbreaking Moments in Jesus’ Final Hours“But I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail.” Luke 22:32 In Jesus’ final hours on earth, He instituted the Lord’s Supper, identified His betrayer, and, most importantly, attempted to prepare the disciples for the coming events. His attempts failed. The disciples did not realize the significance…Bible Study7 min read
Mar 17, 2021Separating Fact from Myth: Asherah and Idol Worship“You shall not plant any tree as an Asherah beside the altar of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 16:21 Idol worship was a persistent and pervasive issue in the Old Testament. Despite God’s repeated warnings, many Israelites continued engaging in worshiping a pagan god called Asherah as well as others…God8 min read
Mar 11, 2021Warnings and Promises: How the 7 Churches in Revelation Reflect Today’s Church“Hold fast [to] what you have that no one may take your crown.” Revelation 3:11 Life at the end of the first century was in no way easy, especially for the early Christian church. Most of the apostles were dead, the churches were in decline, and Roman persecution of believers…Bible Study12 min read
Feb 17, 2021Detecting Satan, the Angel of Light“For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14 When we think of God and heaven, we might also think of angels. The Bible mentions only three angels by name — Gabriel, Michael, and another you might not immediately recall. His name was Lucifer, God’s most…Bible Study8 min read
