Even When He is Silent
A young girl whose name may never be known died in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, but her faith will never be forgotten. On the wall of the cell she occupied...
The Power of His Resurrection
Paul wrote of “the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). What is that?
The seal of a finished work (Acts 13:29–30).
The sign of a glorious triumph (Hebrews 2:14;...
Aijeleth Shahar—God’s Deer
Animals in prophecy is an unlikely theme for a Bible study, but it proves fascinating. If the words Aijeleth Shahar in the title to Psalm 22 mean “the morning hart”1 (as most scholars believe),...
Trembling before God
The most profound reverence characterized the ancient copyists of the Scriptures. When they came to a name for deity, they put new pens in their writing instruments, took a bath, and changed raiment.
It is...
How to Face Your Golgotha
Read Matthew 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:39–46
Jesus faced the greatest test of faith in His life. He did not look forward to the events that would culminate in His own funeral.
He knew exactly what...
Up with Christ
Christ Was Lifted Up (John 12:32–33). Jesus signified His death on the cross, saying that He would be “lifted up.” That Jesus could foretell the manner in which He would be killed by others...
The “Weakness” of an Almighty God
God is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and ever-present (Psalm 139:1–16; 1 John 4:8). He is Almighty God—the perfect Being.
Paul’s statement, then, is unusual: “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness...
God Leads a Pretty Sheltered Life
At the end of time, imagine billions of people scattered on a great plain before God’s throne. Some of the groups near the front talk heatedly—not with cringing fear or shame, but with belligerence.
“How...
How Can We Not Follow Him?
When Mary first held that beautiful infant, she did not have to wrestle with what He would be called. His Father (not His stepfather) had decided. He sent a messenger to the perplexed Joseph...
Make Jesus Your Banker
Newspaper headlines read: “FDIC Must Rescue Major Banks;” “Embezzlement and Fraud;” “Insurance Companies File for Bankruptcy;” “Stock Market Takes a Tumble.”
One wonders, “Is there financial security today? Where can I put my money and...