The miracle in this passage not only teaches us that Jesus will provide for all our physical and spiritual needs, but it is actually a sign that reveals who Jesus is Matthew 14: 13-21 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds…
In the prior verses of Revelation, heaven is seen to be a joyous and worshipful place, with chorus singing and celestial beings crying out. Suddenly there comes an ominous silence. The opening of the seals results in an angel being given a trumpet that will be blown in proper sequence introducing Judgement. Revelation 8:1-13 When…
Joel sees a future with two sides: salvation and blessing for those who call on the name of the Lord, but judgment and destruction for the people who go their own way. At the end of the age, when the day of the Lord comes, God will meet us either as a roaring lion to…
During Advent, believers commemorate Christ’s incarnation and anticipate His promised return. After sin entered the world, man multiplied his corruption and rebellion against God, resulting in God sending a flood as a righteous judgement against sin. Not everyone perished, though. Noah found mercy and favour in God’s eyes and took shelter in the ark. While…
Genesis introduces us to an Eternal Creator God, who clearly speaks to mankind. From God’s first question to Adam and Eve after their rebellion, we learn that He is a God who seeks us out. God’s question “Where are you?” shows a Father who reveals Himself, desiring to be in relationship with us. Genesis 1…
In this section, Paul shows us how as Christians we should respond to our security in Christ. We are to follow the teachings and guard the deposit. Many have turned away under pressure, but Onesiphorus is held up as an example of practical Christian living. 2 Timothy 1:13-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 Follow the…
The reluctant prophet is graciously dealt with by God. He goes on a mission to a people he inwardly despises. He preaches, they repent, God saves. A man on a mission equipped with a message will see a miracle because of God’s mercy. Focus verses Matthew 12:40-41 English Standard Version (ESV) 40 For just as…
We can see that as Jesus starts His ministry on earth, He provides us with an example of how we should go about our ministry to spread the gospel. Jesus Begins His Ministry 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the…
In this passage, we can see that as Jesus starts His ministry he makes a declaration about Himself and what He says, how he says it and the events surrounding it make it clear that He is he the promised Messiah Jesus Begins His Ministry 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit…
I hope to show that our confidence as Christians is completely tied up with completed and continuing work of the Lord Jesus Christ. He continues as our Great High Priest and having lived as a full human being understands the trials related to human life.