Paul cheerfully defended his innocence while standing before governor Felix in Caesarea. The Jewish leaders of Jerusalem accused Paul of insurrection and, even more significantly, of preaching against Judaism. Paul …
Read through these chapters of Acts carefully, and you’ll notice a pattern: Paul is questioned, attacked, and saved only to be questioned, attacked, and saved. Look closely, and you’ll notice …
Psalm 115 challenges us to recognize idols’ powerful effects on those who embrace them. It’s a call to turn away from idols and trust the Lord alone. God’s glory is …
The Bible teaches that God saves Christians by grace, and upon salvation, they enroll in a school of grace where they train in godliness. Christ gave himself for us to …
Standing before Judah’s leaders, Paul got to the core of his message—the hope and resurrection of the dead. Facts revealed to us in Scripture are the historical foundation for Christianity: …
Paul is under arrest in Jerusalem. The citizens view him as a traitor because they believe the gospel undermines the law, the temple, and the sacrifices. The Roman officials don’t …
In Titus 2, Paul instructs Titus to teach the Cretans to pursue godly living according to sound doctrine. He exhorts various groups of people: older men and women, younger men …
Sometimes called The Prince’s Psalm, David wrote about the kind of leadership he wanted to exercise as king over Israel. Throughout history, Christians have found these eight verses instructive for …
Titus 1 teaches about the gift of godly elders. Elders are qualified leaders in the church appointed to lead, instruct, and protect God’s people. Specific character and competencies must mark …
Titus 1:1–4 covers the introduction to Titus. Within this greeting, Paul speaks about his ministry as a trusted apostle, Timothy’s role as a faithful coworker, and God’s generous gifts of …
Probably written upon Judah’s return to Jerusalem, Psalm 126 is about transitions. Believers have experienced God’s extraordinary blessings—most notably, salvation! Yet, believers also know trials continue. Still, in the midst …
Known as a community lament, Psalm 80 is a prayer written when Assyria attacked the northern kingdom of Israel around 722 BC. The author knows God is their only hope, …