Let us begin by reviewing what we have been able to comprehend thus far. We have learned that the purpose of a parable is to teach a moral or spiritual lesson. It was the preferred style of teaching used by our Savior during His time on this earth. In a…
A parable is defined as a short story that teaches a moral or a spiritual lesson (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). Combined, there are approximately thirty parables (taught by the Master) recorded in the four books of the Gospel. Undoubtedly, this was the Lord Jesus’ preferred method of teaching His lessons centralized…
The importance of spiritual preparedness has always been manifested by the reality of death. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, always being mindful that life under the sun has a limit that only God can determine must prompt every man and woman to diligently seek Him before it is too…
“Everything has a solution, except death.” When these words are spoken, they are typically used with the intention of motivating a person who is caught in a difficult challenge. This common phrase seeks to inspire its recipient into a proactive action, not allowing the panic to rise with the idea…
A fact that everyone can agree upon is that life, in general, is difficult. It is full of growing pains, trials, losses, and unexpected situations that always appear. Life, however, is also precious and beautiful, full of victories, achievements, milestones, and rewarding surprises. Perhaps what makes our lives so interesting…
Martyr (n): 1. One who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce religious principles. 2. One who makes great sacrifices for a cause (The American Heritage Dictionary, pg. 519). During the first century, members of the body of Christ were persistently chased, captured, and tortured due to their refusal to…
“Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father” (Proverbs 17:6). When God called Abram out from his father’s house, three important promises were made to him if he obeyed God’s command. “I will make you a great nation…make your name great…in you…
“Never trust the sea,” my father would always tell me when we fished together. “The sea is the most treacherous thing you will encounter, son. It is always stirring and although it may appear to be calm on the surface, it can quickly betray you and turn violent in a…
It is no secret that in this Christian life there are many challenges we must conquer. As true followers of Christ we will face several fiery trials, mockeries, persecutions, and even temptations. It is without a doubt, as our Master foretold, a difficult and narrow path we must ascend to…
Biblical history teaches that, while in prison, the apostle Paul wrote four letters that today have been nicknamed his “prison letters.” Although he had been unjustly bound in prison chains for preaching to the gentiles, his love and care for the Lord’s church never wavered (Acts 21:26-36). The apostle quickly…