How do we recognize false doctrine before it takes root in our lives? In 2 Timothy 3:8-17, Paul warns Timothy about people who oppose the truth and resist sound teaching. But Paul doesn’t leave…
Christian freedom is a wonderful thing—but freedom without wisdom can become a trap. In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul makes a powerful statement: “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not…
Jeremiah 6:16–20 presents a powerful invitation and a sobering warning. God tells His people to stand at the crossroads, look around, ask for the ancient paths, and walk in the good way. Yet their…
Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem were rebuilding the walls, but their work quickly attracted opposition. Their enemies mocked them, threatened them, and attempted to create fear among the people.…
Jesus commanded His followers to go into all the world and teach the truth. But throughout Scripture, we see that not everyone wants to hear that truth. Jesus was rejected in His own hometown of…
Peter was in prison, facing what appeared to be certain death. The church prayed, God sent an angel, Peter’s chains fell off, the doors opened, and Peter walked out. But then we come to Paul and…
Peter said he would never deny Jesus—but he did. Elijah called down fire from heaven—but shortly afterward he ran for his life. Job lost almost everything—but he refused to turn his back on God. What…
Psalm 30:6 says, “And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.” David discovered something that many of us eventually discover: sometimes our greatest confidence can come immediately before…
In Luke 14:16-24, Jesus tells the parable of the great supper. A man prepares a great feast and sends out invitations, but when everything is ready, those who were invited begin making excuses. But…
