Encouragement in Tough Times.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6, ESV) This is the most personal of Paul’s letters written to a church that was wholeheartedly in support of his authority...

The Messenger of the Lord Appears.

“And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the...

The Messenger of the Lord.

“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.” (Malachi 3:1, ESV) The Jews of...

The Coming King.

“Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 23:28, ESV) Jesus teaches a lesson about the coming dark times to His disciples that serves as a warning to the leaders of the Jews....

Trouble and trials.

  “For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?” (1 Thessalonians...

God Never Lies.

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness...