Genesis 12-25 Abraham: The Man Behind the Mask

Abraham was the first person in the Bible of whom it was said, he “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). In the New Testament, the apostle Paul sums up the character of the followers of Christ, “So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the [...]

Acts 12:1-5 The Jewish Chapter Closes – Part 2

Although the Christian church started with a rag-tag bunch of Jewish believers in the Messiah, Jesus, at the beginning of the book of Acts, the trajectory of the book ends decidedly in God’s eternal purpose to open the door of salvation to all peoples, Jewish and Gentile. As we come to chapter twelve of Acts, [...]

We Have an ACTS to Grind – The Jewish Chapter Closes – Acts 12:1-24

Acts chapter 12 signals God’s closing chapter on the Jewish Christian church. This is not to say that he is turning his back on his people. In God’s eternal plan he allowed “a partial hardening [to] come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in” (Romans 11:25). Join us as we explore [...]

Genesis: Starting for Home – Toeing God’s Line

None of us would ever consider going on a trip, investing our money, or even going on a quick grocery run without having a plan. It is well said: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Yet people often think of God as a sort of force hovering over the complexities of societies and history with a [...]

Christmas Characters: Simeon and Anna – Hope That is Seen Luke 2:21-40

Few named characters in the Bible are less known than a man and woman who make a brief appearance in the temple of God as Jesus’ father and mother are presenting their newborn son to the Lord. What can be known about Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:21-40? Both were Spirit-filled prophets who were righteous, [...]