Why Christ Rebukes the First-Century Church

Why Christ Rebukes the First-Century Church

Jesus called them out, but for what reasons?   1. She grew apathetic toward Him (Revelation 2:4). Jesus says to His bride, “You have left your first love.” Over time, she grew less and less enamored with her bridegroom. The honeymoon was over. The newness had worn...
Occupy Until Jesus Returns

Occupy Until Jesus Returns

In the parable of the minas in Luke 19:11-27, Jesus “spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately” (v. 11). In the story, a leader called ten of his servants and gave each of them ten minas....
Mystery Man

Mystery Man

The first 13 letters that follow the book of Acts were all written by Paul. They are as follows: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. These...
Responding as Christ Did to Persecution

Responding as Christ Did to Persecution

If you know what it’s like to be despised or rejected as a Christian, you’ve received a very small taste of what Christ faced from His enemies. Jesus prophesied this would happen—He said in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation.” It’s never easy to be on...
Setting Your sights on heaven

Setting Your sights on heaven

One of my all-time favorite Bible passages is Colossians 3:1-2: “Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” There are two insights I want to share...