Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In John 3:22-36, John the Baptist put an immediate stop to the idea of competition between Jesus and himself. His response provides not only pastors but all Christians with an excellent motto for our lives. (Here is a link to the full sermon notes.)
Although Paul’s circumstances were very difficult, he focused on bigger realities in which he rejoiced.
This section of Exodus is a combination of moral, ceremonial, and civil laws, which point us to Christ and/or guide our lives today.
One of the most prominent themes in James is human speech. While James mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues in James 1:19 and...