Answering Basic Questions (Part 8): What Is Bible Authority?

Text: 1 Peter 3:15 In our text, Peter explained that each Christian needs to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. Giving a defense for the HOPE within us requires an ability to articulate the basics of our faith. In this series, we are going to discuss some basic questions that may […]

Answering Basic Questions (Part 7): What Is the Plan of Salvation?

Text: 1 Peter 3:15 In our text, Peter explained that each Christian needs to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. Giving a defense for the HOPE within us requires an ability to articulate the basics of our faith. In this series, we are going to discuss some basic questions that may […]

Feeding the Five Thousand

Text: Matthew 14:13-21 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was when Jesus fed over five thousand with just five loaves and two fish. As we study this miracle, as with every Bible passage, it is important to understand the context. This miracle teaches us certain […]

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Text: Psalm 139:13-14 The Bible clearly identifies God as the creator of all things. Our text makes this personal as each one of us has been created by Him. We have been “fearfully and wonderfully made.” This statement teaches certain things about us, and certain mentalities and behaviors that have become common in our society are the result of forgetting […]

Let the Lord Build the House

Text: Psalm 127 This psalm describes the need to trust in the Lord and His design in all of our efforts in life. Whether we are talking about building our homes or building a society, God must be at the center of it. If we forget God, our efforts will be in vain. If we follow God’s […]

The Example of Esther

Text: Esther 4:13-17 The book of Esther explains how a young Jewish woman became queen of Persia and saved her people. The events of this book are interesting and Esther’s actions are inspiring, yet there are also some important applications that we can take from this account. The Setting Ahasuerus – wealthy, powerful, arrogant, and […]

Healing a Man at the Pool of Bethesda

Text: John 5:1-18 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was Jesus healing a man at the pool of Bethesda. As we study this miracle, as with every Bible passage, it is important to understand the context. This miracle teaches us certain things about Jesus and […]