In Remembrance of Me
The Lord Jesus… took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you…
Read MoreInsect Multiplicity
Many young children are naturally fascinated by insects—their intricate morphology and their unique capabilities. We recall many past adventures with our own children and young grandchildren in our yard and in our neighborhood. We have referenced many insect behaviors in our past blog posts, including ants, digger wasps, cicadas, praying mantises, walking sticks, grasshoppers, and…
Read MoreWhat Does John 14 Tell Us About Heaven?
In John 14, Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.” Verse 2: “My Father’s house has many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” Underline “I am going there to…
Read MoreFoot Washing and the Gospel
Jesus is in the Upper Room. The Passover feast has been prepared, and Jesus is eating the meal with His disciples, including the one who would soon betray Him. Then we read these words about foot washing: “Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and…
Read MoreWhat Does Acts 1 Teach Us About the Rapture?
Acts 1:9-11 is very interesting in terms of prophecy and the rapture: “After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men…
Read MoreA Mother’s Prayer
No doubt you are familiar with the story of Hannah in the Old Testament. You can read about her in 1 Samuel 1. To summarize the story, Hannah was married to Elkanah, who loved her. But he had a second wife, Peninnah, who despised her. While we perhaps don’t know all the reasons for the…
Read MoreSeasons and Cycles
In early May Earth residents are about half way through the annual seasonal weather cycle. Observers in northern latitudes experience rising temperatures, longer day lengths, increased plant growth, enlivened wildlife, and general optimism concerning changes resulting from these seasonal cycles. Two Old testament books are our personal favorites commenting on cyclical phenomena—the Book of Job…
Read MoreWhat Does 1 Corinthians 15 Tell Us About the Rapture?
What is going to happen when Christians die? Will all Christians die? What about the doctrine of the rapture? I want you to be able to study this yourself and to come to a clear understanding so you can tell your neighbors, and so we’re going to go through it slow. Let’s turn to a…
Read MoreThe Judas Syndrome
John 12 tells us the story of Mary who took a jar of expensive perfume, poured it on Jesus’ feet, then wiped His feet with her hair. It’s a beautiful picture, and a fitting tribute to her Savior. But it’s the reaction of Judas that I want to point out to you. “But one of…
Read MoreWhy is it Important to Study Biblical Prophecy?
I’d like to start by explaining why I think every Christian ought to study Biblical prophecy; it’s not something you should put on the shelf. Here’s the reason: approximately 27% of the entire Bible contains prophetic material. If you were to sort this out, So, of the Bible’s total 31,624 verses, 8,352 of those verses…
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