Barnabas – Son of Encouragement
Every group needs an “encourager” because everyone needs encouragement at one time or another. However, the value of encouragement is often missed because it tends to be private rather than …
Miracles of Jesus: Healing at the Pool of Bethesda
In the Gospel of John (5:1-15) we encounter the miracle of Jesus’ healing at the pool of Bethesda. This miracle offers profound insights into the nature of Jesus’ compassion, His …
John Mark – Evangelist and Missionary
Mistakes are effective teachers. Their consequences have a way of making lessons painfully clear. But those who learn from their mistakes are likely to develop wisdom John Mark was a …
Revelation – Because the Time is Near
In the book of Revelation, the vision John received opens with instructions for him to write to seven churches. He both commends them for their strengths and warns them about …
Miracles of Jesus: Healing the Nobleman’s Son
In the Gospel of John (John 4:46-54), we encounter the touching account of Jesus healing the nobleman’s son. This miracle not only reveals Jesus’ divine power but also carries profound …
Miracles of Jesus: Turning Water into Wine
The miracle of turning water into wine, recorded in the Gospel of John (John 2:1-11), holds profound significance and offers powerful insights into the identity and ministry of Jesus Christ. …
Cornelius – First Gentile Convert
The early days of Christianity were exciting as God’s Spirit moved and people’s lives were changed. Converts were pouring in from surprising backgrounds. Even the dreaded Saul (Paul) became a …
Jude – Keep Strong in the Faith
Jude wrote to motivate Christians everywhere to action. He wanted them to recognize the dangers of false teaching, to protect themselves and other believers, and to win back those who …
Miracles of Jesus – Seven Miracles in the Gospel of John
These seven miracles of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of John, serve as compelling demonstrations of Jesus’ divine authority over creation, healing, and even death itself. From transforming water …
Philip – The Evangelist
Jesus’ last words to his followers were a command to take the gospel everywhere, but they seemed reluctant to leave Jerusalem. It took intense persecution to scatter the believers from …
Third John – To My Dear Friend Gaius
In Third John or the apostle John’s third letter which is addressed to, “my dear friend Gaius,” he centers the letter around three men – Gaius, the example of one …
Second John – Beware False Teachers
The apostle John had seen Truth and Love firsthand – he had been with Jesus. So affected was this disciple that all of his writings, from the Gospel of John …
Thomas Didymus – Doubting Thomas
Thomas Didymus lived in Galilee. Tradition says he labored in Parthia, Persia, and India, suffering martyrdom near Madras, at Mt. St. Thomas, India. Thomas was his Hebrew name and Didymus …
First John – So You Know You Have Eternal Life
First John was written to dispel doubts and to build assurance by presenting a clear picture of Jesus Christ. Entering history, Jesus was and is God in the flesh and …
The Truth About Sin – Isaiah 53
Society is beginning to show signs of honesty in dealing with a major problem. Thousands of lives have been destroyed by a disease that was unknown several years ago – …