John 20:19-20 Today is the day after Resurrection Sunday (Easter). 1. Recognize the context: Historical and literary context- In chapter...

John 19:28-30 Today is called “Good Friday.” The word “good” here comes from the Old English word associated with “holy.” This day...

Mark 11:12-21 After Palm Sunday, we consider the final week of Jesus’ life, sometimes referred to as “Holy Week.” 1. Recognize the...

Zechariah 9:9-10 During lent, we consider this prophetic passage about the coming of the Messianic King. Jesus fulfilled this passage...

Hebrews 12:1-3 During Lent, we consider the faithful example of Jesus the Messiah. His life, death, resurrection, and ascension made it...

Mark 9:1 During Lent, we also consider the Messiah's message about the kingdom of God. 1. Recognize the Context: Immediate Context- After...

Mark 8:34-38 During lent, we consider the Messiah's path and the requirements of those who desire to follow him. 1. Recognize the...

Psalm 63:1 For Lent, we now turn to longing for God. 1. Recognize the Context: Book Context: The book of Psalms is divided into five...

Mark 10:42-45 During lent, we continue to consider the sacrificial role of Jesus as the suffering servant (Isa. 53). 1. Recognize the...

Isaiah 53:1-6 During Lent, we remember the life and death of Jesus the Messiah. Today we turn to Isaiah's prophecy of "The Suffering...

Philippians 2:9-11 During Lent, we turn to the importance of humility. Scripture frequently talks about the need to be humble. Christians...

Philippians 2:5-8 During Lent, we turn to the importance of humility. This is not a common word in our 21st century world. If it is...

Introduction “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”...