Witnesses
What was the purpose of the 40 days between the Jesus’ resurrection and His ascension? Three reasons. First, confirmation of resurrection, v. 3—”being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things More →
Category: Kingdom of God
Ambassadors of Peace
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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Peacemaking should be the way of life for every Christian. In John 14:27, Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives More →
What Kind of Heart?
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God told the priest Samuel, “Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) The account of the rich young man in Matthew 19:16-30 demonstrates how the Lord deals with More →
It’s Good News!
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Matthew 13:44-52 reveals four truths about the good news of Jesus Christ. First, salvation is hidden from most—“Like treasure hidden in a field.” (v. 44) The Kingdom of God is of great value to those who embrace it More →
What Me Worry?
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Someone wrote, “Worry gives a small thing a big shadow.” People worry about things or events over which they have no control: the unexplained, the unexpected, the unreachable, the unavoidable, or the unknown. Jesus taught More →