As we read the Bible, it is tempting to focus on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament. After all, the Old Testament is centered on God’s …
Psalm 16: Predicting the Resurrection
Psalm 16:10 is a key verse from the Old Testament the apostles used to defend the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord: “For you will not leave my soul in …
What’s So Good About Friday?
As I grew up, my dad pastored a small church in downstate New York. Our building was centrally located on the village’s main road, which attracted many kids who passed …
Jesus’ Miracles and the Coming Kingdom
Our God is a God of design and purpose—nothing is trivial or unimportant. The unfolding plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation clearly reveals this truth. Isaiah 46:9–10 assures us …
Alive on the Inside: Reviving Our Salty Hearts
I recently had the honor of dipping my toes into and scrubbing my arms with the salts along the shores of the Dead Sea—the lowest point on Earth, nestled between Israel …
Our High Priest Who Saves Forever
“If God is holy, I’m in trouble.” This was the uncomfortable realization my Jewish friend and colleague, Marty, came to when he was 12 years old. To assuage his concern, …
