Blessing in the Darkness.

“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand.” Deuteronomy 32:39 As Moses pronounced God’s judgment on His chosen people for their sure and certain...

The Cornerstone of Our Faith.

“And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” (Luke 20:15-16a) In their zeal to eliminate Jesus as a threat, the Pharisees...

A Spiritual Race.

“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.” (Philippians 3:12) In this spiritual inventory Paul admits he is far from perfect. He is still growing in his...

Call for Forgiveness.

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) Isaiah’s criticism of Israel was...

The Lesson of the Prodigal Son.

“And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’ ” (Luke 15:31-32) As we look at this parable of the prodigal son...

Mercy for Sinners.

“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:1-2) Here we find Jesus in an assembly composed of 2 different...