Before the Rooster Crows – Mark 14:29-30

Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.”“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.” Mark 14:29-30 NIV I have always...

Victorious Over the Beast – Revelation 15:2

And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name. They held harps given...

The Heart of the Gospel – Acts 20:21

I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. Acts 20:21 NIV At the end of his third missionary journey,...

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...