In a nighttime conversation with a religious leader recorded in John 3:1-21, Jesus used an expression that has found its way into popular culture, being "born again." Jesus emphasized not merely a new start but a total transformation performed by God. In other words, we all need something that only God can give. At the same time, Jesus predicted that he would be lifted up on the cross so that anyone who believed in him would have eternal life. Although we cannot bring about our own new birth, we must look to Christ in faith and live. (Here are Larry's complete sermon notes.)
Daniel urgently asked God to keep his own promises for the glory of his own name.
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.
The vision that John saw in Revelation 4-5 concludes the opening section and prepares for the rest of the book. After reading about the...