2 Timothy 4:1-2:  I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.

Paul’s second letter to Timothy is interesting, partly because it was a letter from a Jew - to a Jew - and written in Greek.  But we’re lucky that it was written in Greek, because the language has such a depth of meaning in its words. 

We see that depth of…

    Judas Iscariot is a name that lives in infamy to all Christians and to many who know very little about the Bible.   Although his name is readily recognized, what do we really know about Judas?   His surname, Iscariot, means “a man of Kerioth” (All the Apostles of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer).  Kerioth was a town located in the southeastern part of Judah.  Based on this surname, Judas was likely a native of this town.  His hometown made him a bit different from the other named apostles who were from Galilee, an area located in the northern…

Does Not Wisdom Cry Out?

Kenneth D. Sils

“Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.” (Proverbs 8:10-11)

If you were among our Bible study last Wednesday evening, you recall that we studied the first section of Proverbs which encourages us to seek wisdom! The first 9 chapters contrasts two “women” who are diametrically opposed to one…

The Last Enemy Destroyed is Death Consider these words of Paul describing the one enemy we all face and who seemingly is winning the battle in which we are engaged. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 … Read More →

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He Hears Our Prayers and Our Groaning Hear these words of David from the depths of despair: “My soul also is greatly troubled…return O Lord, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake! I am weary with my groaning; … Read More →

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Hyphens and God’s Name At the burning bush, Moses asked God what His name was. God gave His name. He was Jehovah (Ex. 3:14). God explains the meaning of that name. It means, “I AM” or “I AM WHO I … Read More →

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Thou Shall Call His Name _____ There is no doubt that His given name was Jesus. The angel told Joseph, “You shall call His name Jesus…” (Matt. 1:21). Gabriel said to Mary, “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and … Read More →

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The Apple of Thine Eye “My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.” (Proverbs 7:1-2 KJV) Solomon is admonishing his son to … Read More →

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Knowing the Mission Makes the Difference Tragically, the current crisis in Ukraine gives us an incredible insight into the comparison between two very different – and in fact, diametrically opposed – responses,when it comes to war-time casualties; a contrast which … Read More →

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