Just as toddlers push the limits of their parents’ rules, as children of God we tend to look for loopholes in the Law to get our own way. A study of Jesus’ teaching in Luke chapter ten.
Read More »Jesus said the kingdom of God was at hand. And yet, centuries later, we’re still praying the words of the Lord’s Prayer, Thy kingdom come. So how is it possible for God’s kingdom to be established already, and at the same time not here yet?
Read More »When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He prayed that God’s kingdom would come. Over the centuries men and women have hypothesized about the meaning behind Jesus’ words.
Read More »If I go to church on Sunday and read my Bible every day I’m sure to be accepted by God, right? Or is there more to Christianity than the things we do? Hear the thought-provoking study of Matthew chapter 5.
Read More »It’s easy to be kind to friends and family. But what about people who are hard to be around? Or maybe the downtrodden that we don’t even know by name? What does Jesus command when it comes to people who need extra grace?
Read More »A hurricane touches down, or a flood devastates a region. When that happens, what are we called to do? As Christians we’re called to pray, and to help! Consider Jesus’ command to bless others, no matter what.
Read More »Do you have enemies? People who oppose you or cheer when things go south in your life? If we’re honest, we could probably name one or two. Let’s look at what Jesus said about enemies, and how to treat them.
Read More »You’ll often hear people talking about “going the second mile.” It’s a reference we don’t even think about today, but Jesus taught that generosity characterizes a Christian!
Read More »When you run into a legal confrontation, how should you settle it? And, when there’s a dispute, how do you make peace? In Matthew chapter 5, search for answers in the Sermon on the Mount.
Read More »In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells His followers to “turn the other cheek.” But does this mean that Christians are weak?
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