Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of Pharaoh. The world came to know his name, but not before his brothers tried to erase it. He was an overnight success. Or was he?
Read moreChrist and the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
This episode is an identity account—one where the disciples come to terms with Jesus' identity. In this story, they gain a massive clue he is the God of Glory, the Holy One, the Creator and Sustainer of all flesh. They will walk away, amazed by Jesus. (11 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreWhen Evil Spread to All (Genesis 6:1-8)
Before diving into this portion of Genesis, it is worth mentioning that it has been debated for a few thousand years now. Scholars have long considered it one of the most difficult to interpret. And, though I am no scholar, I agree. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreThe Fall (Genesis 3:4-6)
At this point, Satan had Eve teed up. He had planted the seeds of doubt in God and in God's word. She was ready for destruction, primed for manipulation. (4 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreYou Are God's Child -- We Will Become Like God's Son (1 John 3:2-6)
The thought is astounding. One day, God's children will **be like** Jesus **when He appears** (2). This incredible fact follows John's logic well. If believers are born into God's family, it makes sense that our full transformation would make us like God's Son. As God's kids, we will one day be like the Son of God. (9 Minutes/2200 Words)
Read moreOvernight Success? (Genesis 41:41)
Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of Pharaoh. The world came to know his name, but not before his brothers tried to erase it. Or was he? (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreGalatians 4:4-5 -- The Son Who Came to Make Sons
Today, let us consider four elements of his coming.
- When did he come?
- Where did he come from?
- How did he come?
- And why did he come?
Each of these questions is answered in our text.
Read moreNow We Boast in God (Romans 5:11)
We also rejoice in God, Paul said. We boast in him. God is our celebration. (1 Minute/200 Words)
Read moreCain and Abel (Genesis 4)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex. As an aside, this should be instructive concerning sex. To God, sex isn't the mere collision of bodies who are out for a good time. Instead, though it should be clear, because of the design of our sexual organs, that God designed sex to be intensely pleasurable, he always thought of it as a major expression of an intimate relationship. A married couple is to know one another. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)
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