Text: Proverbs 29:9 It is easy for discussions on controversial topics to become contentious, even in religion. Contentious discussions can consume our time and mental energy if we allow them to. Questions are often used to draw us into discussions, and some of these are good (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). But some questions do not […]
January 12, 2026
Testifying of Christ
Text: John 5:31-47 Anyone can claim to be anything, yet not every claim is true. People can portray themselves as being something they are not. When Jesus was upon the earth, many did not believe who He was. In the context of our text, He claimed to be the Son of God (John 5:17-18), and […]
December 8, 2025
Put Away Childish Things
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11 As one moves from childhood to adulthood, changes take place – more than just physical changes; also changes in relationships, responsibilities, maturity, knowledge, wisdom, etc. Many people do not want to grow up and accept these changes. This can also be true spiritually. Paul used this basic principle of growth and […]
August 25, 2025
Problems with Denying Bible Inspiration
Text: John 18:37-38 In our text, Jesus told Pilate that He came to testify to the truth. That truth is recorded in the Scriptures. Yet Pilate dismissed that. In the same way, many dismiss the truth in Scripture by denying inspiration. When we deny the inspiration of the Bible, we make it no different from […]
