Day 278 – Matthew 4, Luke 4-5
Talking Points Scripture records our Savior was "tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15). In this event, Satan is trying to tempt Christ to sin…
An Urgent Message from a Preacher Dad
I am hesitant to give unsolicited parenting advice. Believe me, I'm no expert, nor am I someone qualified to tell others what to do. I have done my best, worked…
Day 277 – Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3
Talking Points In the Old Testament, a "forerunner" is promised who will pave the way for the Messiah. Now, John (the baptizer) is presented as that one. So, how do…
Day 276 – Matthew 2
Talking Points In an astonishing event, the magi are led to Jerusalem and eventually to the Christ Child by a star. The word for star is translated from a word…
Day 275 – Matthew 1, Luke 2
Talking Points Before his conversion, Matthew was a Jewish tax collector working for the despised Romans. He was hated as a turncoat who sought his own prosperity above all. After…
Day 274 – Luke 1, John 1
Talking Points Like drinking from a firehose! Get ready! Where the Old Testament was a steady progression, climbing methodically over the revelation of God and His plan of salvation from…
Day 273 – Malachi
Talking Points About 100 years after the Jews returned to their homeland, they are found again in a state of spiritual lethargy. The once exuberant praise of thankful people has…
Day 272 – Nehemiah 11-13, Psalm 126
Talking Points A system of structure is established in the land: One tenth of the men will reside in Jerusalem, to maintain and keep the city. The rest will live…
5 Things to Remember After Easter
I love Easter -- I truly do! From the beginning of spring, to kids excitedly decked out in new Easter outfits, to family dinners, and especially the time to focus…
Day 271 – Nehemiah 8-10
Talking Points In chapter 8, a great thing happens -- The people are reacquainted with the Word of God. Ezra the scribe takes his place at a raised, wooden podium…