One of the most significant challenges of modern society is maintaining the balance between our obligation to the community and the pursuit of individual freedom. For the Christian, there is a similar struggle with our own selfish nature conflicting with the calling to serve others.
Mothers are mentioned over 400 times in the Bible. We are reminded in order to show love and respect for the sacrifices a mother makes for her children, as well as to reflect the image of God’s love for His people.
There are spiritual forces in the world that work tirelessly to deceive and corrupt us. It would be unwise to underestimate their abilities to pull us away from the knowledge of God.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is more than an historical ritual reminding us of past events. It is a reflection on the foundational truths of the Christian Faith.
When Israel made their bread without leaven, it was because they were getting ready to go somewhere. The process of removing sin from our lives was meant to allow us to move forward. But where are we headed to?
God uses the personal life of His prophet to illustrate the growing problems in the relationship with His people. Issues modern society would be wise to attend to.
Before He left this earth, Jesus laid the foundations for His church. He had a clear vision of what that body would accomplish in His absence. How well do we measure up to His expectations?