Category Archives: Devotional
Our Co-Mission
What’s the mission of the church? “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of … Continue reading
The Supernatural
Is there really a spiritual world active around me? “He will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’” – Matthew 25:41 Heaven and hell are … Continue reading
Election and Predestination
For what did God choose me? “Many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 Matthew 22:14 follows Jesus’s parable of a king who throws a banquet but is stood up by those he invites (22:2-13). He then instructs … Continue reading
The Golden Rule
What is true religion? “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 Many assume that going to church, reading the Bible, and … Continue reading
Prayer
How should I pray? “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we … Continue reading
Deeper Morality
What does it take to be a “good” person? “I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom off heaven.” – Matthew 5:20 Can we live a life that God … Continue reading
Son of Man
Is Jesus really fully human and fully divine? “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man.” – Daniel 7:13 Son of Man is found 107 times in the Old Testament, 93 of those in … Continue reading
New Covenant
What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant? “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it … Continue reading
Atonement
How does Jesus’s death cover my sin? “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 Over half … Continue reading
Wisdom
How do I become wise? “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Psalm 1:7 is the theme for the entire book of Proverbs. Wisdom in the Bible is the … Continue reading