Among the most familiar sins recorded in the Scriptures is King David’s adultery with Bathsheba. Why did he do it? The text describes his behavior in 2 Samuel 11. 2 Sa 11:1 Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with
Read the introduction and part one of this story here. Part Two With the sentencing past, a pinpoint of light finally penetrated his gloom. Hope struggled to the surface of an ocean of despair … and took a breath. It was like those icy-cold winter waters in Malibu, with blackness creeping over the ocean. Like being
This article is not intended in any way to minimize the influence of a man who dearly loved the Lord and left a powerful legacy. For years M. Norvel Young edited the 20th Century Christian, a brotherhood periodical from years past that blessed and strengthened the faith of many. He was known as a godly, faithful,
We must preach what we practice! What others often notice and question first about us has to do with our “music” that is purely vocal, without instrumental accompaniment. What does the New Testament teach about the why, the what, and the how of our congregational praise? And what does it not teach? People often ask
I have begun preaching through Revelation, and I have titled the series, “God’s Last Word.” The lessons are being recorded and posted. The first nine are available now, and the others will be added as they are produced. Rather than write new notes each week for our Sunday morning Bible class studies, I have chosen
on February 28, 2023
Devoted to His Teaching – Why We Love Our Bible Classes: Acts 2:42-47
Bible Study - How toHas the good news of Jesus Christ pricked your heart, as it did some 3,000 souls on the Day of Pentecost? Have you genuinely obeyed the command to repent and be baptized, as they did? Are you thrilled to be saved and forgiven, as they were? Of course! So their first priority is now yours
on February 24, 2023
12 Est 8-10 God Delivers His People
Ezra, Nehemiah, & Esther: Restore, Rebuild, & RedeemTo access all posts in this series, from the most recent to the oldest: http://servingandsharing.com/category/esther-restore/ To access all YouTube videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7JRppjEn33ZSsUk3s7uO_A71-AZVkFBH Once again, I have extensively used and copied from the Truth for Today Commentary on Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, written by my friend and former colleague at Heritage Christian University, Coy
In my recent post, titled, “And They Will Reign Upon the Earth” (Rev 5:10), I noted under the “present-reality” view that, since Christ has already made His followers to be a kingdom, there is a very real sense in which Christians reign on this earth right now. What was future when Christ went to the
on February 17, 2023
11 Est 5-7 Esther Exposes Haman’s Treachery
Ezra, Nehemiah, & Esther: Restore, Rebuild, & RedeemTo access all posts in this series, from the most recent to the oldest: http://servingandsharing.com/category/esther-restore/ To access all YouTube videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7JRppjEn33ZSsUk3s7uO_A71-AZVkFBH Once again, I have extensively used and copied from the Truth for Today Commentary on Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, written by my friend and former colleague at Heritage Christian University, Coy
“And They Will Reign Upon the Earth” (Rev 5:10) Re 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. 10 “You have made
