The Waste of a Life
Have you ever met someone who just seemed to have everything going for them, but, for some reason, they don't use it? How sad it is when someone wastes their life away.
Have you ever met someone who just seemed to have everything going for them, but, for some reason, they don't use it? How sad it is when someone wastes their life away.
Nearly everyone has the view that there is "life after death." However, there are a myriad of views on how to obtain that future state. Our text gives us the answer; our text speaks of redemption.
Our text describes the demise of Israel (and, of Judah). When considering this passage, I could not help but think of our own nation, America. I believe there are parallels between the reasons for judgment upon the Jews and the forthcoming judgment upon the USA.
In the midst of a very troubled world, do you have hope? Your sins are many and your heart is troubled, do you have hope?
Years ago psychologists taught that spanking a child was harmful. As a result, many parents stopped doing so; now, much of America's youth are delinquent. What does the Bible say? Does the Bible teach child discipline, and yes, spanking a child?
Believing the truth is not always an easy task, especially when it comes to religious thinking. Our text speaks of a few Christians who believed that Jesus was risen from the dead. It also tells us of some who did not believe.
In a world full of confusion, it is necessary that we have a clear mind as to man's true condition toward evil. The Bible teaches that man is thoroughly sinful, wholly unable, and completely defiled, and, salvation from sin is not of man, but is all of God.
It goes without saying, what we love is what we will have devotion toward. Of the many aspects of Christian living, I would like to address one area today -- the Word of God.
The text before us speaks in regard to the High Priest. Understand that the One under consideration is none other that Jesus Christ. He, then, is the focus of our thoughts in this message.
We come, once again, to the annual recognition of mothers. It is my objective to look into the Bible and point out to you five examples of mothers. Inasmuch as respect should be shown to them, respect should be shown to your mother as well.