The Bible does not promise good health and the end to all troubles in this life. To follow Christ we must suffer. However, there is an eternal weight of glory…
Saul had become king for this moment. The enemy Nahash arrives and wants to humiliate and weaken Israel, as the enemies of God's people want to do today. God's help…
The Christian is an heir, looking forward to what we will receive: God Himself. It's not about our desires; He will be all in all. We are promised crowns and…
Jesus says four times in this passage that He will rescue from death at the last day. He is a commissioned rescuer; it is the will of God. He is…
Barzillai is a minor character in the Old Testament but is a welcome man, bringing supplies for David when he had to flee for his life from Absalom's coup. We…
Simeon says he has now been dismissed because he has seen God's salvation. The Christian can say they can leave this world for the same reason. This is what it…
Here is the first Christmas rush with people going back to their ancestral homes. God comes to ordinary people. Within Mary is the Lord Jesus Christ; God Himself. God makes…
Elizabeth and Zechariah insist their baby is to be called John as the angel instructed. John would prepare the way, making people ready for the coming of another baby. The…