Jun 30, 2020
Let's face it - snakes don't are not at all looked upon very highly in the Bible. From the Garden of Eden, to the Exodus wilderness, to the serpent's appearance in Revelation, snakes are associated with evil, lies, deception, venom, death and, of course, the devil himself. Why then does Jesus tell His followers to be...
Jun 29, 2020
Moses was one of the greatest leaders who ever lived, and therefore Joshua faced a daunting task when he was chosen to lead the Israelites following the death of Moses. Five times, God exhorts and urges Joshua to be 'strong and courageous.' That's easier said than done, right? Good news, however: God gives Joshua two...
Jun 28, 2020
A most curious and perplexing incident happens in Matthew 8. Jesus is confronted by a supernaturally powerful demoniac, who is possessed by multiple demons. These demons immediately recognize Jesus, acknowledge His power, exhibit fear of Him, and BEG to be cast into a nearby herd of pigs, rather than be destroyed or...
Jun 27, 2020
It's the most famous Bible verse in the world right now - "Judge not!" Everybody knows this passage, but not everybody understands what Jesus is forbidding here. What does it mean to judge somebody? Is it judgmental to call sinful behavior sinful? Is Jesus telling us all to simply mind out business - to live and let...
Jun 26, 2020
Is God impressed by religious activities like going to church, memorizing Bible verses, fasting, and doing good deeds? The answer might surprise you, because God, as we learn in Isaiah 58, isn't after hollow deeds and feats, but something much deeper.