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 […]

Hannah was a fervent believer in dark times for Israel and difficult times personally. God brought her to a place of deep need and faith, that she might seek Him all the more. In her need and separation, she came in faith and prayer and God answered her with an answer that delivered a nation! […]

Dan 12:5-13. What are we to make of the days we live in? What is the timeline in God’s program? Will there be a tribulation, a resurrection, a kingdom? How are we to understand prophecies that are yet to be fulfilled in the future?

Dan 12:1-4. In light of end times prophecy, how are we to think of the world with the current pestilences, wars, earthquakes, and events on the political world stage? Where exactly is everything heading? In this last great prophetic vision of Daniel, we consider the end times, specifically the “time of Jacob’s trouble”, also known […]

Heb 12:1-4. The author of Hebrews likens the Christian life to a race. Like an athlete, we must have a certain discipline and focus to run well, with our eyes on the prize, looking unto Jesus. The key element of the race is to ensure we are maintaining a living faith and not allow ourselves […]

Heb 11:32-40. In this chapter, we are introduced to those who lived by faith but also those who died by faith. The author turns our focus, not only on those who seemed successful but those who suffered persecution were defeated and even died for their faith. This helps us realize, contrary to what the prosperity […]

John 16:1-14. How can Christians find help, comfort, and guidance in troubles and persecution? Jesus encourages the 11 disciples that although they shall all be persecuted, hated and even killed, the Holy Spirit of truth shall be with them and He will guide, strengthen and help them when that time comes.

John 15:8-27. What does it mean to remain or continue in God’s love? And what can hinder the experience of such love? These questions and others are considered as we further the study of abiding in Him and various aspects of living the Spirit-filled Christian life.

Acts 23:1-35. After standing before the high Council of The Sanhedrin, a plot against Paul’s life is discovered by The Roman Commander. By God’s providence Paul is spared and taken from Jerusalem to Caesarea, one step closer to Rome, where he will then make his defense before Felix, The govenor of Judea.  

Dan 3:1-30. Daniel’s three Hebrew friends defy King Nebuchadnezzar in that they would not bow down and worship the image he built. Their fate of the fiery furnace through uncompromising faith stands as a powerful testimony to us all in the tests and trials we might face in this life.