In Jesus' final sign, recorded in John 11:1-54, he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead. As a sign, it was not to be a regular occurrence but an extraordinary event that pointed to Jesus as the only source of life from the dead and of eternal life. In the face of death, Jesus expressed anger and sadness even as he exercised dominance. Jesus' mastery over death should interest all who lose loved ones or who will themselves eventually die. (sermon notes)
In another dispute with his people in Malachi 3:6-12, God gave his people of that day a lesson in generosity, which Christians need to...
Psalm 133. This short song describes the goodness and pleasantness of brothers and sisters living together. Although modern life places obstacles in the path...
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.