The Nuances

Many will attend a Christmas Eve service this evening. But how many pay close attention to the Scriptures that are read? How many will make note and read them again? How many will catch the nuances of those passages? How many will ask questions to better understand? There are many things in the Scriptures, littleContinue reading “The Nuances”

Right Time, Right Place

Being in the right place at the right time is important. We can make all our plans and still not accomplish it. We may consider it to be luck that puts there. We may believe it is fate. Yet, there is another reason for us to be in the right place at the right time.Continue reading “Right Time, Right Place”

God’s Temple

How well do you pick up the meaning of analogies, metaphors, riddles, proverbs, or parables? If an analogy is used to get a point across, does it help you to understand? Are there some analogies that are easier for you to understand than others? Whether we think about it or not, we use analogies quiteContinue reading “God’s Temple”

Faithful Follower

Has there been someone you looked up, perhaps idolized, who you would follow to the ends of the earth? Was it a mentor who took the time to both teach and correct you as you were growing up? Is it a parent who you continue to respect and follow their advice? Having someone we respectContinue reading “Faithful Follower”

Some Won’t Get It

Have you tried to teach someone something and they just didn’t get it? Were you frustrated with them? Did you attempt to use a different approach or analogy? Were you finally effective in getting your point across? Do you know people who won’t believe the gospel? Teaching can be a challenge. We have some studentsContinue reading “Some Won’t Get It”

Held Accountable

Do you wish people would do what they are supposed to do? Have you considered there are reasons why they don’t? Do you think they are simply refusing? Do you always do what you know you should do? Are you a responsible person? Do you hold yourself accountable? During a time when it seems asContinue reading “Held Accountable”

Mystery of Jesus

Do you like mysteries? Do you enjoy unraveling what happened when and who was involved? Do you like to play detective, looking for clues, and putting the pieces together? Do you enjoy going to escape rooms and working your way out? Have you looked at the gospel in the same way? Some of us enjoyContinue reading “Mystery of Jesus”

Prophetic Visitors

How well do you know the prophecy about Jesus? Do you know His birth was foretold hundreds of years before His birth? Do you know He was to come from the line of King David? Do you know the visit from the wise men and their gifts was foretold? Most of us know there isContinue reading “Prophetic Visitors”

Twins

Have you had an internal struggle? Have you experienced giving birth? Do you know a set of twins? How much are they alike? How are they different? Can you imagine having a set of twins fighting it out before they are even born? Twins are somewhat common, yet they are unique. We see brother andContinue reading “Twins”

Exponential Fulfillment

What do you think of people who claim to predict the future? Do you cast their predictions aside? Or do you adhere to their predictions? Have you heard someone predict something was going to happen and it did? Have you heard someone falsely predict the future? There are tons of predictions given by thousands ofContinue reading “Exponential Fulfillment”