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Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to people coming to Christ is when those who claim to be His followers, especially leaders, fail to demonstrate faithfulness to Him. Any time a scandal breaks out around a prominent Christian leader people use his or her failings as an excuse to reject Jesus altogether. They see those whoContinue reading “October 22: Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3”

The prophecies of Isaiah are among the most moving and inspiring writings in all of Scripture. Whether he is chastising the people for their sin and rebellion against God, warning the nation of coming judgment for their apostasy, encouraging kings with the news that the Lord was still watching over Judah, or looking to thatContinue reading “October 21: Isaiah 65-66; 1 Timothy 2”

The best argument for the power of Jesus Christ to change hearts and minds is the transformation we see in the lives of those who rejected God to go their own way but who later came to Jesus as Lord and Savior. When someone who lived for themselves alone and constantly demeaned the name ofContinue reading “October 20: Isaiah 62-64; 1 Timothy 1”

During His ministry here on earth, Jesus often quoted the Scriptures. In His time, that meant what we now call the Old Testament, since the New Testament had not yet been written. Reading the Gospels you will find numerous quotations and allusions to the words of the Bible, as Jesus rooted His teaching both inContinue reading “October 19: Isaiah 59-61; 2 Thessalonians 3”

As the world continues to appear to spiral out of control, people become anxious and concerned about their future. We look at those who are in charge in government, business, science, and even religion and find no words of comfort coming from them. When we think that out current plight can get no worse, anotherContinue reading “October 18: Isaiah 56-58; 2 Thessalonians 2”

In the Old Testament there are a number of passages that are considered to be prophetic of the coming Messiah. In post-Exilic Israel these passages became reminders of the hope that people had in the future, which enabled Israel to continue to serve the Lord and to watch for the coming of the Chosen One,Continue reading “October 17: Isaiah 53-55; 2 Thessalonians 1”

There is a reason we call the message we proclaim about Jesus the “good news” or gospel. While it starts with bad news, that human beings are sinful and helpless and destined for eternal judgment, it continues with a message of hope and redemption through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus. We do notContinue reading “October 16: Isaiah 50-52; 1 Thessalonians 5”

Throughout history when the people of God have seen the world in turmoil there has been a strong tendency to anticipate that Jesus was coming soon. No matter what view might be held about the details of His return Christians have longed for the end of the trials and injustices of our fallen world andContinue reading “October 15: Isaiah 47-49; 1 Thessalonians 4”

When our lives seem overwhelming, when we face one challenging situation after another, it is easy to believe that our world is spinning out of control. People like to believe they are in control of their lives, that the plans they make will unfold without any obstacles, and that they can know what their futureContinue reading “October 14: Isaiah 45-46; 1 Thessalonians 3”

People have a variety of motivations when they seek to persuade others about an issue. They may be motivated by a desire to win an argument and be proven right. They might want to persuade you to do them a favor because of what you tell them. Some want you to part with your moneyContinue reading “October 13: Isaiah 43-44; 1 Thessalonians 2”