God’s promises are true.

“. . .so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) This chapter of the prophet Isaiah is filled with...

The Cure For Sin.

“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24-25a) We all struggle with sin at various times in our lives. We all wish we would be free of the nagging temptations we...

The King is Coming.

“Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.” (Zechariah 9:12) This prophetic oracle concerns God’s coming Kingdom. At the core of Zechariah’s focus is the Messiah who will bring the blessing of peace...

Rest for the Weary.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)...

The Struggle Against Sin.

“So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment...

The Truth Condemns Sin.

“As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes to pass, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.” (Jeremiah 28:9) What message do you think the church ought to be preaching? Should it be a message of...