Looking Ahead
Read: Hebrews 11:23-31 During the time of the Cold War between the world’s superpowers, Albert Einstein said, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but…
Filipino penitents on wooden crosses take part in a reenactment during Good Friday rituals on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Cutud, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. They were remembering Jesus Christ's suffering and death. (AP Photo/Vicente Gonzales)
The Danger of Pride
Read: Matthew 27:35-54 There are some weeds that grow so aggressively in some places that are extremely difficult to kill. Pride is also a similar thing. It is one of…
Popularity of Jesus
Read: John 6:60-69 Popularity is unpredictable. Check a politician. Many of them watch their ratings to see how their constituents view their policies. They may start with a high rating,…
Deadly Strategy
Read: Nehemiah 4:1-10 Muhammad Ali, the great boxing legend, used several tactics to defeat his opponents. One was taunting. In his match with George Foreman in 1974, Ali taunted Foreman,…
Walking By Faith
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1 is that “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The very first…
Wonderful Counsellor
Read: Hebrews 4:15-16 Jesus is our wonderful Counsellor (Isa. 9:6), who counsels us when we are in need of help. He gives us advice and cares for us. Jesus said,…
Perfect Peace
Read: Isaiah 26:3-4 Perfect peace is translated from the Hebrew shalom, which means “fulfilment, abundance, well-being, security.” The phrase whose mind is stayed on You comes from two Hebrew words: the first meaning…
The Protection of God
Read: Job 1 No true child of God can escape the eye of the enemy. The devil and his army are always seeking to harm us as we walk the…
Standing Firm in Your Faith
Read: 1 Corinthians 16:13 The world can be a place filled with temptations of greed, pride, jealousy, hatred, etc. If you are not guarded, it is easy to fall into…
Purpose of Suffering
Read: Matt. 5:1-12 Jesus taught that the world seen from God’s perspective is biased in favour of the oppressed. This emerges in the Sermon on the Mount and other statements…