The Shame of Nazareth
Have you ever considered what an unexpected and unexplainable pregnancy did to Mary, Joseph, and their respective parents? This is a possible scenario.
Revelation 17:1-18 The Prostitute and the Beast
With the last of the Bowl judgments comes the destruction of the great prostitute and the beast. In the midst of gross immorality and idolatry we still see God has a purpose, and it will be worked out.
1 Timothy 6:11-21 Keep The Course, Timothy
Paul closes this letter to Timothy with an encouragement to keep the course, fight the good fight of the faith. This implies that the Christian life in general, and Christian Ministry in particular is fraught with cultural obstacles.
James 5:13-20 Are You Weary?
In this final passage in James we are instructed how to pray for one another. Some are suffering, some are cheerful, some are weary. In each case there is a different process for the health of the church. Let’s examine this together.
Revelation 15:1-16:21 The Seven Bowls
The Seven Bowl judgments bring the fullness and finality of the wrath of God against a stubborn and perverse world. These are terrifying, and horrific beyond anything the world has ever experienced in all of human history. Let’s examine this and ask some tough theological questions.
James 5:12 But Above All, My Brothers, Do Not Swear …
Yet another caution n how we are to guard our speech. It appears James had heard enough careless speech that he had to say something.
1 Timothy 6:11-14 A Personal Charge to Timothy
This is Paul’s final personal charge to Timothy in this letter. The battle belongs to the Lord, be steadfast, be holy, don’t forget who you are fighting for and with.
James 5:7-11 What About Patience?
What does patience look like? Is patience really a part of our sanctification? Why is it so important? James answers these questions in this portion of the letter.
Revelation 14:6-20 Three Angels And the Harvest
Continuing in the vision started in verse one, John now sees three angels and the harvest of the earth. While there is hope and blessedness for the redeemed, there is unending torment for the unrighteous of all the earth.
1 Timothy 6:1-10 Bondservants And False Teachers
After instructing Timothy about the relationship between masters and bondservants, Paul brings up the danger of false teachers, again. He is really concerned about false teachers in the church, as we should be also.
