Jesus of Nazareth was no ordinary human. He was extraordinary in every way, and he demonstrated the depth of his godly character throughout his life. This section of Hebrews is just one of many biblical testimonies to the depth of Jesus’ commitment to loving God and people. The author of Hebrews, after providing multiple examples of believers who lived and …
Rising from the Dead
There is one problem every human being shares, no matter their background, beliefs, or achievements. It is not failure, suffering, or even sin at the deepest level—it is death. Death stands as the unavoidable conclusion to every human life, the silent force that has claimed kings and commoners alike, generation after generation. No one has negotiated with it, reasoned with …
The Empty Tomb
Every spring, this season arrives with baskets of candy, brightly colored eggs, and the familiar image of a cheerful bunny. Families gather, children hunt for hidden treats, and store shelves fill with pastel decorations. For many people, these traditions have become the defining images of the season. But those images have little to do with the event that changed the …
What is the Abundant Life?
Many prosperity teachers rely on John 10:10 as a foundational text for pursuing “the abundant life,” often using it to springboard into isolated verses—frequently stripped of context—to suggest that the Christian life should be an ever-increasing climb of health, wealth, and unending success. Yet, this message conveniently ignores passages like John 16:33, where Jesus plainly warns, “In this world you …
Knowing Isn’t Enough
Over the years I’ve begun to notice a dangerous misconception taking root among believers, the idea that understanding the Word of God is the same as living it. It has taught me a simple but sobering truth: knowing the Word of God isn’t enough. Information alone doesn’t change a life. Agreement alone doesn’t produce faithfulness. Unless truth actually moves us to act, …
Peace In The Midst Of Chaos
Chaos is no match for our God. From the first pages of the Bible, we read of His power over chaos. When the whole planet was without form and void, God’s spirit brooded over the chaotic waters and overcame them. He brought light into the darkness and land for humans out of the waters. Our God is the Master of …
Hebrews: Priesthood and Assurance
Marc Dickie shared on Hebrews, focusing on the concept of the priesthood and its application to believers. He discussed how Abraham’s role as a priest predated the Levitical priesthood and emphasized the responsibility of fathers to lead their families in prayer and right living. Marc explored the royal priesthood of Jesus Christ, comparing him to Melchizedek and highlighting his role …
WHERE IS MY JOY?
In 21st-century life, it can feel increasingly difficult to find a reason for joy. Each day we are confronted with images of rebellion, strife, and turmoil around the world. From all appearances, the world seems to be racing toward self-destruction and ruin. Has there ever been a time like the present? When we read Scripture, however, we quickly discover that …
Steadfast Love That Cannot Fail
This teaching on Psalm 89 walks through one of Scripture’s most profound declarations of God’s covenant faithfulness. Rich unfolds the psalm’s poetic structure, showing how it moves from praise to tension and back to trust—anchored in the unshakable lovingkindness of Yahweh. At the heart of the psalm is God’s covenant with David, a promise ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ and …
From Creation to Completion
Scripture presents history as a single, intentional work of God—from beginning to end. The Bible does not record a series of disconnected events, but the unfolding of one deliberate purpose. Scripture does not move toward uncertainty, but toward the fulfillment of God’s original intent for creation. What God begins, He brings to completion. Even in the face of rebellion meant …