Text: Matthew 10:2-4 When Jesus sent out the twelve apostles on the “limited commission,” Matthew recorded their names. Aside from Judas who would betray Him, this record only provides us with information about previous activities for two men – Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot. As we examine the differences between these two […]
July 1, 2013
The Fall of Babylon
Text: Revelation 18 The U.S. is becoming more of an immoral & godless country. Some have speculated that we are moving closer to the time when God will bring about this nation’s downfall. While we may be moving toward a downfall (Proverbs 14:34), we need to be careful about speculating too much about what God […]
June 10, 2013
Capital Punishment
Text: Romans 13:3-4 This lesson is a response to a letter that was received in which the author argued that churches should not teach about capital punishment. It addresses his objections and explains what the Bible teaches about capital punishment. Objections to Teaching About Capital Punishment #1 – It Unnecessarily Drives People Away The fact […]
February 25, 2013
Our Entertainment Culture
Our society is saturated with entertainment in various forms – movies, television, music, the internet, video games, sporting events, etc. Even during economic hardship, Americans are paying billions of dollars a year for movie tickets alone. While occasional entertainment may be fine, our consumption of it must be regulated by the Scriptures. In evaluating our […]
November 12, 2012
Did God Put Barack Obama in the White House?
Text: Daniel 4:17 Many Christians are disappointed in the outcome of the Presidential election. But many have concluded that it must have been God’s will for the President to be reelected. Daniel 4:17 is often cited on this point. However, these are different times. There were specific purposes and prophecies for nations in the Bible; […]
October 1, 2012
The Rise and Fall of the United States – A Biblical Perspective
Text: Isaiah 40:15 Lately, the U.S. seems to be in decline. Will this decline result in the inevitable fall of the U.S.? Nobody knows, but all of this has people asking questions. Does the U.S. hold a special place in God’s plan? Has God blessed the U.S. because of its founding upon biblical principles? Is […]
May 13, 2012
The Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Text: Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is an honorable institution and must be honored by all men. Yet man has disregarded & corrupted this institution in many ways – same-sex marriage is one example. As people are engaged in discussions about same-sex marriage, it is important for Christians to be prepared to teach & defend the truth […]
