The Apostles' First Mission Trip
Following Jesus means following His instructions regardless of how people respond. That is not an easy task, but God's Word adequately equips us for success in it.
When Kindness Meets Unkindness
Jesus’ earthly ministry reveals His person and His character. It also reveals important—and sometimes very difficult—lessons for all who follow Him.
Hopeless Cases of Desperation
Although people and the difficult situations they face may differ greatly, the hope they desperately want is always found in the same place--in Jesus Christ. Two desperate people from very different backgrounds illustrate this truth.
The Madman of Gadara
Jesus never encounters a hopeless case. Even a deranged, demon-possessed man can be delivered, saved, and used in God’s service. That is something we should remember with regard to both ourselves and every other seemingly hopeless person we meet.
Lessons From Unexpected Storms
The trials of life are tests. We will either wither under them or learn from them. The greatest thing we can learn from trials is that we can always trust Jesus to be sufficient.
Transformation From the Inside Out
To be Christ's loyal subjects today is to be part of a steadily developing kingdom that will one day be manifested fully in the Lord's visible, earthly, millennial reign. No earthly treasure is of greater value than being a citizen of His kingdom.
The Invisible, Invincible Kingdom!
Our faithful service to the Lord will bring opposition and, sadly, the disappointment of seeing some people make false professions of faith. But we can be sure our service is not in vain, for Jesus promises to grow His kingdom according to His power and timing, not ours.
Four Soils ... Four Hearts
In this current age, as we await Christ's return, we are to be proclaiming God's glorious Word. As we do, we have the Lord's assurance that while many will reject the truth and some will falsely profess it for a time, others will certainly embrace it in faith and follow Christ.
A Pardon in His Pocket
If we find ourselves misunderstood and the truth we speak rejected, even when it is clear and obvious, we can take comfort in knowing this was our Lord’s experience as well. And like Jesus, we should use such occasions to warn and to teach those who resist the gospel.
Women in the Supporting Cast
Serving the Lord is not reserved for the most talented, brilliant, or capable among us. A few verses in the Gospel of Luke remind us that the Lord welcomes the worship and service of the unknown, the unexpected, and the unappealing--indeed, all who have experienced His grace.