Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 From Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy. To the Thessalonians’ church that is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to all of you. 2 We always thank God for all of you when we mention you constantly in our prayers. 3 This is because we remember your work that... Continue Reading →
I was asked this week whether or not the bread that Jesus used at the Last Supper was leavened or not. And while we understand that Jesus' death coincided with the Feast of Passover (or Unleavened Bread) the answer to this question is not straightforward. The reason is that in the four explicit descriptions of... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13 Now when Jesus had come down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with a skin disease came, kneeled before him, and said, “Lord, if you want, you can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, “I do want to. Become clean.” Instantly his skin... Continue Reading →
I was asked today if Matthew 1:25 impacts the Roman Catholic claim of Mary's perpetual virginity. And when I'm asked these types of questions I like to answer them here because I figure if one person is willing to ask me this there are probably others who are thinking about it. If you simply want... Continue Reading →
It amazes me how compartmentalized my brain can be at times. I have read The Chronicles of Narnia several times and now that I am reading these books with my kids I like to stop and point out some of my favorite quotes or highlights. One of which is when Aslan says in The Horse... Continue Reading →
“Did God really say" is the snake's opening remark to the woman in Genesis 3:1; what a way to open a conversation. I think because of its connection with the snake, many Christians shy away from asking this question, and in certain corners of social media I see individuals using memes and comments quoting "Did... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29 21 “Not everybody who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 On the Judgment Day, many people will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name and expel demons in... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20 13 “Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. 14 But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it. 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you dressed... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 