On the first Christmas, the angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased” (Luke 2:14). I wonder what could have gone on in the minds of those shepherds tending their flocks that night after encountering the angel of the Lord. Fear, wonder, awe, and … Continue reading Glory to God in the Highest
Saving Faith
We are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. What is faith? Simply put, faith is knowledge, agreement, and trust. Faith involves the knowledge of certain facts about the Gospel in order to be saved. Paul writes, “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Rom. 10:17). So it is … Continue reading Saving Faith
Walking on Water
The ocean for me always brings up images of sandy beaches with clear blue water and the cool salty breezes. But I am also aware of the ocean’s dark side, and words spoken like “hurricane” and “tsunami” conjuror up images of utter destruction and devastation. The ocean then is also associated with darkness, chaos and … Continue reading Walking on Water
Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. Pharaoh arose in the night, he and all his servants … Continue reading Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
Death of the Baptizer
John the Baptist preached about the kingdom of God calling people to repentance and baptism. He did not consider himself the Messiah; instead, he was the one to herald the coming of the Lord. He would fulfill the words of the prophet Isaiah, “A voice is calling, ‘Clear the way for the Lord in the … Continue reading Death of the Baptizer
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