Focus on God

In John 16, Jesus was preparing his disciples for the horrible events of the crucifixion. The disciples were filled with sorrow (v 6) because of what Jesus was telling them. They really believed he was the promised Messiah who would deliver Israel, and bring a new order to their lives. How could he be the… Read More »

Everyone in this world has an opinion. Whether it’s about a sports team, a restaurant dish, or even the weather, people have a point of view that invariably someone will disagree with. Since most of us tire of arguing, we tend to hang out with those who hold the same beliefs that we do. A… Read More »

All creation is called to worship the Creator. He is so incredible that it would be difficult to grasp who he is if it were not for the fact that he has introduced himself to mankind. He introduced himself to Moses and we can read of the account in Exodus 34. It is truly amazing… Read More »

Just a few years ago, an angry man ran into a museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting “Night Watch.” He took out a knife and slashed it a number of times before he could be stopped. A short time later, another troubled man slipped into St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome and with… Read More »

God spoke through the prophet Micah concerning how horrendous sin is. Israel was a mess. Idolatry reigned in Israel. At the time of Micah, the Creator was not worshiped by the nation but the god of self and the god of superstition were worshiped. This may not sound too serious to some, but idolatry caused… Read More »

Jesus taught his disciples to address God as Father when they prayed (Matthew 6:9). He spoke affectionately of God as he told people that Father God hears, sees, forgives, and provides for the needs of his children (Matthew 6:25-33). Conveniently, people will say, “we are all God’s children”. However, this is not a Biblical statement.… Read More »

True worship belongs to a person who exists, has existed before time began, and will exist long after time waves goodbye. No created things (Romans 1:25) like idols fashioned out of wood or stone are to be worshiped simply because created things are not worthy of worship. This person worthy of worship is not an… Read More »

With shouts of “God is great”, the deceived detonate weapons that kill many unsuspecting men, women and children. “New atheists” argue that God is not great. Still others who suffer struggle with the truth that God is great. To these, God is limited, small, unable, or vastly evil. Yet, in him is the magnificence of… Read More »

We live in a world of great shaking. Literally and figuratively, things move with great force. Over 500,000 earthquakes take place each year and as terrible as they are, people experience personal shaking which seems much worse. Cancer, Aids, financial ruin, unimaginable accidents, and the death of loved ones, blindside the unsuspecting. Right when the… Read More »

A man once came to Jesus and asked a question that most people might ask if they were in the same position. “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16) Jesus answered by saying, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who… Read More »