The God of the Bible, unfailing in his love, not only forgives all our sins but will also remove sin and its terrible effects in the future when he accomplishes full redemption, which, based on the New Testament, will happen when Jesus returns.
God's covenant with Israel required them to practice his laws. These laws focused on worshiping God in the prescribed way and on harmonious relationships with one another.
God initiated his covenant with Israel after redeeming the Israelites from Egypt and safely bringing them to Mount Sinai, as he promised he would. As part of maintaining the covenant relationship with him, Israel was given several laws to live
God initiated his covenant with Israel after redeeming the Israelites from Egypt and safely bringing them to Mount Sinai, as he promised he would. As part of maintaining the covenant relationship with him, Israel was given several laws to live
Instructions for believers towards Holy Living and a theological basis for these instruction. Believers include older men, older women, younger men, younger women, and Christian slaves. Part 3 of the message focuses on theological basis for ins
No matter how many tests we face, the Lord Jesus, who has redeemed us from eternal death, will sustain us to the very end if we continue to live by faith in his promises.
Four encouraging truths to strengthen our hope emerge from this portion of Scripture describing God's miraculous deliverance of the Israelites through the Red Sea.Truth # 1. Even though we will never stop facing trials in this life, the Lord
This portion of the Bible describes the Passover, a significant event in Israel's history that not only delivered Israel out of Egypt but foreshadows a greater deliverance that Jesus, the Lamb of God, brought about through his sacrifice on the
Through a series of successive plagues (miraculous signs), Yahweh, the true God of Israel, not only displays his power over Pharaoh but also his total sovereignty and authority over all the gods of Egypt. This incident should also warn us about
Through a series of successive plagues (miraculous signs), Yahweh, the true God of Israel, not only displays his power over Pharaoh but also his total sovereignty and authority over all the gods of Egypt. This incident should also warn us about
This unit of Scripture deals with how God prepared Israel for deliverance from Egypt by giving them repeated assurances of his promises even though they were discouraged, as Pharoah made life more challenging. Believers today can also be streng
A reflection of 10 blessings we receive due to Jesus being raised from the dead should move believers to love Jesus more and serve him wholeheartedly. It should also move those far from him to come to him in true repentance and faith and person
Jesus satisfied God's wrath for our sins by shedding his blood on the cross, and as a result, all who put their faith in him can find forgiveness for all their sins. This great act of our Lord has at least three implications for his followers a
In these chapters, God revealed himself to Moses by his name, Yahweh, called him to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and promised his presence and power to accomplish that task. We also see how God dealt with his reluctant servant Moses, who g
Knowing God sees our sufferings and remembers his promises to deliver us should impact us in 4 ways:1. Even in a hostile world, we must stand firm for what's biblically right! [1:1-2:2]2. We must trust God's ability to work even in ways beyo
Joseph's story shows how God physically preserved the covenant people through a devastating famine. It also encourages us to know how God uses obedient servants to accomplish his purposes even in the midst of great opposition and temptation.
Joseph's story shows how God physically preserved the covenant people through a devastating famine. It also encourages us to know how God uses obedient servants to accomplish his purposes even in the midst of great opposition and temptation.
Jacob's life reveals a sovereign God, choosing people not based on merit but on his love to further his purposes. It also shows how divine election does not cancel out human responsibility. In the latter sense, his life not only serves as a war