First Called Christians – Acts 11:26

The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. Acts 11:26b NIV The very first followers of Jesus were all Jewish. They understood themselves to be Jews who were following the long-promised Messiah. The people...

Do You Really Know the Scripture? – Mark 12:24

Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? Mark 12:24 NIV This verse comes in the midst of attempts by the Jewish leadership...

Broken Over Sin In the Body – Ezra 9:6

When I heard this, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled hair from my head and beard and sat down appalled. Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered...

To Build Three Tabernacles – Mark 9:5

Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters — one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Mark 9:5 NIV Jesus...

They Taught the People – 2 Chronicles 17:9

And they taught in Judah, having the Book of the Law of the LORD with them. They went about through all the cities of Judah and taught among the people. 2 Chronicles 17:9 (ESV)...

Two Possible Responses to Jesus – John 3:18

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:18 (ESV) John 3:16...

The Most Important Thing – Revelation 2:2-5

“‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them...

Counting the Cost – Luke 14:28-30

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is...