Luke 24:1-43. After the crucifixion the disciples were trying to process what had happened. It seemed their hopes were lost and it was all over. That would all change with when they discovered that He had risen from the dead. As Christians we have our assurance, hopes and purpose rooted in the reality of the […]

1 Thes 4:13-18. The Thessalonians were waiting expectantly for the Son’s return (1:10). They knew the church would be removed before the day of wrath, but had a question about those Christian’s who had passed on before them? Had they missed the resurrection? What would happen to their bodies? Were they now with the Lord? […]

1 Thes 1:10. How sad it is that teaching on the 2nd coming and End times seems so rare in churches today! The scriptures speak so much about it. In this study, we consider the 5 portions at the end of each chap in 1 Thes that look to His return. To be actively waiting, […]

The Apostle Paul commends the Thessalonian church for their faith, love, and hope, but also prays for them to keep on growing. We are comforted that while we may have faith, love, and hope in some measure, we also have the potential to grow and abound in them. May we not be satisfied or stuck […]

Colossians 1:3-8. Do you remember the day you first heard about grace? When it became clear and you really understood it? How powerful that day was. Even within the 4 walls of some churches today people have not heard “the word of the truth of the gospel”. Oh we are thankful for the gospel of […]

Ezek 37:11-12, Job 14:7-9. We do not know what the future holds, but we know him who holds the future. Though there may be much fear and uncertainty in these strange days, the Christian is given a living hope through the promises, both for this life and beyond.

Heb 11:1-6. Faith is beautifully described as the assurance that the things we hope for will come to pass, and certainty that the things we cannot see, truly exist. This is more than some vague belief or wavering idea, but a sure conviction that moves us on. Let us always be a people who live […]

Luke 2:21-38 As we consider the characters surrounding the birth of Christ, we come to Simeon & Anna. These 2 precious saints were part of the believing remnant, waiting for the redemption of Israel, the coming of The Messiah. Not characters typically heard about during Christmas, nevertheless, they were key witnesses of the Christ child.