Every religion that worships a deity has some system of required sacrifices. Even in places in the world where the name of Jesus is not known or heard, the human heart knows that there is someone (or something) greater outside of ourselves and that we must appease this entity in order to be accepted. Our …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [12.22.19]
Today’s read of 2 Peter is so relevant for us that Peter could have written it last week. The believers are discouraged because it seems that Jesus is not fulfilling His promise to return; they expected it would happen quickly, in their lifetime, and they are beginning to doubt. In addition, there are many false …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.01.19]
Does God care if you live with your boyfriend? Does it matter to Him if you have a physical relationship with someone who is not your spouse? According to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 5-10, it matters very much. Let’s start with these words: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.16.19]
Have you ever done something you thought was the right thing to do, but realized later that it was very, very wrong? How did you feel, knowing you could never undo it? Was your heart heavy? Fearful? Filled with remorse and regret? That is a feeling we’ve all known, and it’s called “guilt.” Today …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.22.19]
As Jesus begins His public ministry, two important things take place. The first is His baptism by John at the Jordan River. John publicly proclaims Him as the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” The Trinity of God is seen, as the Spirit of God descends as a dove and …
