Scripture gives us many examples from the past that we might learn from, as well as revealing the plans God has in store for the future. But its most impactful quality is the clear expectations for our behavior in the world today.
The time between Jesus’ death and the Day of Pentecost was a period of unprecedented growth for the early church, both in faith and in understanding of the Gospel message.
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?
