We were called to a place near the city gate,To the crest of Golgotha’s Hill,Where we led three men condemned to die,The two against their will. I offered them wine, one turned his head,His garment we found nearby,Then while we gambled his raiment away,Blackness...
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet asks, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as...
Today boredom, fear, loneliness, emptiness, and a feeling of uselessness grip the hearts of millions. Ultimately, only the One who is called “Wonderful” can restore wonder to anyone’s life. His Name Is Wonderful Isaiah, the prophet, introduces us to one of the most...
It is often claimed by unbelieving Bible critics that Matthew pulled Old Testament Scriptures out of context to make it appear that Jesus had fulfilled prophecy. Such perspectives can influence the way believers themselves approach Scripture. Some genuine believers...
Abraham rejoiced (John 8:56) to see the incarnation of the promise made to him and awaited the city with rock-solid foundations, whose builder and maker is God (Hebrews 11:10). It would have brought him great joy to read the first verse of the New Testament which...
My testimony truly emphasizes the goodness and mercy of the Lord. I did not have the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. It was a good home in many ways, but Christ was not present. My mother divorced my father when I was very young, because he became...
"…As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!'" Romans 10:15 King Solomon, regarded as one of the wisest men who ever lived, said, “He who wins souls is wise” (Prov. 11:30). The term...
These words stand out bold and clear as a statement of the Spirit of God which allows no kind of qualification. They bind together the humanity and the deity of our Lord. They present, in blessed union, His lowly name as Man and His divine title as God. Their setting...
Like the burnt offering, drink offerings seem to have been offered before the giving of the Mosaic law. The first mention in Scripture of a drink offering is when Jacob returned to Bethel. While fleeing from his brother, the Lord had appeared to him in a dream (Gen....
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 The seven parables in Matthew 13 depict the Kingdom of Heaven. Within this...
Triple E Retreat January 26-29, 2026Sandy Creek Bible Camp, Washington TX This is a retreat for those involved in camp ministry among the assemblies to Encourage, Edify and Exchange Ideas (the Triple E!). For more information, please visit www.assemblycamps.org....
What “herald” is this to a young maiden’s earIn the small town of Nazareth, so far from here. “You shall bear a Son who will be mightiest of allAnd the name JESUS is what He will be called.” Joseph too was told the glad news of the birth of a SonBut to Bethlehem they...
“Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” James 4:14 Shortly after the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, I watched a video showing him...
You never forget a first impression. When you first meet Elijah, you notice his confidence in the Lord: “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain...
The Christian life has sometimes been compared to a spiritual pilgrimage; an onerous journey strewn with tests, trials and unforeseen obstacles encountered along the way. Scripture often uses the word “walk” in this context, which is totally understandable considering...
When Paul met the Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus (circa 37 AD) he asked this pivotal question: “Lord, what do You want me to do” (Acts 9:6)? The Lord answered in simple terms and, rather than allowing the pride of his lofty position to cloud his judgment,...
The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battlefield. Scripture makes it clear that every believer faces enemies that seek to weaken, distract, and even destroy their faith. These enemies are not figments of the imagination, nor are they relics of an ancient...
Some years ago, I met a man who claimed to be a Christian but became offended when I asked if it was a wonderful thing to be saved. He told me that he did not like my referring to his conversion as salvation, because he did not believe he had ever been lost and...
Before investigating the sin offering, it is important to understand how the two non-sweet aroma offerings differ. The sin offering was demanded for the offense of sin, but the trespass offering was required for the damages of sin. The sin offering deals with the...
The trespass offering is the final Levitical sacrifice required of an Israelite. This offering illustrates the primary aspect of the work of the cross. The Hebrew word for trespass is “asham,” meaning guilt. It addresses the question of how a man may be forgiven for...