The Roman soldiers, who scourged Jesus, “twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head” (John 19:2). How long do you think that took? They conceived the idea, searched for a thorn bush, cut offshoots, carefully weaved them into a crown-like shape and mashed it on his head. While they were doing this, what do you suppose was running through…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 277)
On the surface, one would definitely think that serpents and doves can have no fellowship whatsoever. However, Jesus used these two creatures to illustrate two character traits that needed to be possessed by His apostles then and are needed by all Christians today. “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves” (Matt. 10:16a). As a Christian, do you…
In a world that is dominated by the material, the sensual and self-gratification, an attentive Christian should ask, “How can I be more spiritual?” Unfortunately, the idea of being “spiritual” is misunderstood. To be spiritual is not some mystical idea that one has; it is not some emotional feeling that comes over a person; it is not some physiological phenomenon that sweeps…
My 9-year-old was told at school that all of the wars, famines and earthquakes were signs that Jesus was about to come back. So, our study began: “Get your Bible and let’s look at it. Read Matthew 24, verse 1. What did Jesus show them?” “The temple.” “Read verse 2. What did Jesus say would be destroyed?” “The temple.” “Read verse 3. …
The accusation is often made by atheists and evolutionists that believing in God or believing in Creation requires a leap of faith. However, let’s consider the two sides. Believing in God is based upon substantial evidence. The precision of the universe and each of the pieces and parts that are so intricately balanced and interrelated demands a Master Creator! The elaborate design…
Picture in your mind a pie chart. (Or, if you’re particularly hungry, picture your favorite pie.) This pie is to represent the waking hours during a typical week in your life (do not include your sleep time). Now, on that pie, mark the slice that represents how much you work in a typical week. Got it? How much is left? Now, mark…
Elders of the Lord’s church have such a tremendous responsibility—taking heed to themselves, taking heed to the spiritual welfare of the congregation, feeding the church, tending the church, guarding the church against error and deceivers, overseeing the work of the congregation, watching for the souls of the flock, living a life worthy of imitation, being ready to give an account, etc. As…
The grand charge—“Praise the Lord!”—is the opening line and closing line of the last five Psalms and is actually found a total of 18 times in those psalms. Even more, in Psalms 146-150, the word “praise” is found 43 times, which is almost one per verse. God puts a great emphasis in these closing psalms on praising Him. What reasons does He…