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While the parable of the Prodigal Son is a beloved story, there is probably no parable of Jesus that has been more puzzling than the parable of the shrewd manager in Luke 16:1-9. On the surface, it seems that Jesus is commending dishonesty and even recommending such behavior to His disciples. Obviously, that isn’t whatContinue reading “April 20: 2 Samuel 12-13; Luke 16”

There are few parables of Jesus as well-known and beloved as the parable of the prodigal son. The picture of the father in this story welcoming home his arrogant, disrespectful, wasteful son with open arms gives us an insight into how God welcomes the arrogant, disrespectful, wasteful sinners like us who come to him inContinue reading “April 19: 2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15:11-32”

In many churches today people want to tell God how to do His job. They would never be so bold as to put it that way, but they do want to ensure that He keeps up with the times. The Bible is revered insofar as it agrees with what the people want to believe; otherwise,Continue reading “April 18: 2 Samuel 6-8; Luke 15:1-10”

I appreciate seeing and hearing messages that urge and encourage people to come to Jesus for salvation. Showing people that He is the answer to their most serious need, a true relationship with God, is the most important message we bring to our world. There are many ways of presenting the gospel, and people don’tContinue reading “April 17: 2 Samuel 3-5; Luke 14:25-35”

Sin can be very enticing. If there were no attraction in temptation it would be easy to resist it. If there were no payoff to our sinful actions we wouldn’t indulge in them. The deep problem of sin is that it appeals to our own fallen nature and personal desires, making the fulfillment of thoseContinue reading “April 16: 2 Samuel 1-2; Luke 14:1-24”

If there is one element of Christianity that bothers those outside the church it is probably the exclusivity of the claims of Christ. The Bible teaches that there is one way to God, through Jesus alone. In our current culture, that seems to be unfair, and many argue that God ought to be fair. YetContinue reading “April 15, 2020: 1 Samuel 30-31; Luke 13:23-35”

The incident with King Saul and the witch of Endor has occasioned much discussion and debate. While Saul had apparently followed the Law in rooting out necromancy and witchcraft among the Israelites, he apparently hadn’t checked that everyone who practiced such arts was eliminated. It seems to be typical of his partial obedience to theContinue reading “April 14: 1 Samuel 27-29; Luke 13:1-22”

One of the major truths of the Bible is that Jesus is going to return one day to establish His kingdom on earth. Christians may disagree on the details of His return but all agree that it will happen, and when it does many will be caught by surprise. Both in Jesus’ own words inContinue reading “April 13: 1 Samuel 25-26; Luke 12:32-59”

This year April 12th is Easter Sunday. It is an Easter like none I have ever seen in my life. This year there will be no Easter celebration at church, no family get-together with all the Polish foods we love, no time to spend with my brothers and sisters in Christ on Easter morning, andContinue reading “April 12: 1 Samuel 22-24; Luke 12:1-31”

When we want to read Jesus’ harshest criticisms of people, we might expect to find them in a place where He is dealing with the worst sinners in Jewish society. Murderers, thieves, prostitutes, cheats, and the like would be the ones He deals with strongly. The truth is exactly the opposite: Jesus saves His sternest,Continue reading “April 11: 1 Samuel 19-21; Luke 11:29-54”