“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” These are words Jesus spoke while on the cross shortly before His death. These are also the words of Psalm 22:1 written roughly 1,000 years before Jesus’ birth. The words of the Psalm are written for their prophetic value as they speak of the messianic … Read more
What do the miracles of Jesus tell us about Jesus? Matthew, chapters eight and nine, introduce the miracles of Jesus. Later in the book, there are accounts of many more but here is a long list. What do the miracles tell us about Jesus? The miracles speak of the divine power of Jesus. By definition, … Read more
“Blessed are those who mourn.” How? “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). The blessing is not in the pain, burden or grief. The blessing is in the comfort that mourners receive. There is much pain and grief in this life for which there is no relief. Time has a … Read more
Why is it so difficult to live godly in this world? The thinking of this world contradicts fundamental principles of godly character. Godliness is not simply about doing or not doing specific things. Godliness is about developing a character and personality that seeks God. More than what you do, godliness is about what you … Read more
