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In Micah 6:8, the bold prophet answered the question many people wonder about today: What does the Lord expect of us? ... to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.
The first of these three expectations means to do what is right, ...
... Roman authorities (Acts 24:27; 28:30). However, his time in the Mamertine dungeon was something new. It was a cold, dark, foul-smelling place; little more than a hole in the ground under the crowded streets of Rome. And though Dr. Luke had cared for ...
The most grisly spectacle of the ancient world was to see a human being crucified. It was a cruel and ghastly punishment, usually reserved for only the most detestable criminals. And yet, this was the means by which Jesus died. ...
Of all the sermons that have been preached, none is more famous, more profound, or more convicting than the one Jesus preached on the mountain. It is timeless, ever-relevant, and ... our lives might be different in this world gone wrong. God’s people are to be thoroughly Christian—a divine minority who live in ...
The biography of Joseph is nothing short of remarkable, occupying as much or more space in Genesis than the biographies of Adam, Noah, Abraham, or even his father, Jacob. Joseph emerges from the pages of Scripture as a man with whom most of us can identify. His story ...
This letter is the instrument God has used to save the souls and shape the minds of ... lay people alike.
As we explore the deep, rich mine of God’s truth in Romans, we do so with great gratitude to Him who led Paul to ...
... is ever ill. It’s not a fantasy but, instead, a reality in the new heaven and earth!
Overviewing Revelation 21:21–22:5, Pastor Chuck ... home for all believers where they can fellowship with God unhindered!
Let the reality of a heavenly future wash over you as you ...
Struggling through reading the lesser-known Old Testament passages and long prophetic oracles may seem to ... life. But there are important things we can learn from the Old Testament. First, the New Testament is based on the Old Testament. Second, the Old Testament reveals the character of God. Third, the Old Testament has transformational power. Its message ...
The psalmist wrote a chorus of worship that emphasizes the benefits believers experience when they are united in their fellowship. The ... As we shall learn from the ancient account in Joshua, when God is in the midst of His unified people, they are invincible.
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... on godly priorities would be complete without addressing the issue of those who are growing older; “senior citizens,” as they are ... or practice. The man whose life we unveil today exemplifies God’s desire for the aged. Caleb remained forever young, even though he had ...
In light of the tragic consequences of a spiritual leader’s fall, how should spiritual ... Israelites’ complaints, he let anger impel him to disobey God; Moses struck the rock even though God told him only to speak to it. In his sermon on Numbers 20, Chuck Swindoll ...
God has a way of turning the world’s values upside-down by bringing eternity into view.
The sad departure of the rich, young official sparked a conversation between ...
... but ignoring them or giving in to them are not good options. The same is true in the family of God. Throughout the history of the church, there have been those who stirred up ...
Death is one of the greatest fears in life! Many people would do anything to escape it. But ... Job didn’t ask whether or not a person will rise from the dead at the end of time, but whether or not he or she will continue to live, even ...
On our walk with Abraham, we’ve seen the Patriarch at his best and worst, at his most faithful and most fearful, in ... Lord. The longer Abraham lived, the more he learned to take God literally, trust Him thoroughly, and obey Him eagerly. As the aging ... his son, Isaac. A beautiful and inspiring story unfolds as God Himself orchestrates events to lead Abraham’s servant to just the right ...
Christ has set free His followers. No longer living under the law, no longer enslaved by the dominating authority of sin, and no longer plagued by a life of guilt and ...
If you aren’t Jewish, then you’re what the Bible calls a “Gentile.” Most folks who follow the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, are just that—Gentiles. And as Gentiles, most of ...
Nehemiah probably thought he was in the clear. The construction on all but the gates of Jerusalem’s wall was complete. But ... was enough to stop Nehemiah’s unwavering focus on God and the mission given to him. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he exposits ...
Read John 8:12; Matthew 5:13
God calls us to be salt-and-light Christians in a bland, dark society. We need ... this role.
"I am different." We should not become like the world. We must guard against being sucked into the prevailing culture and conforming to society's expectations.
"I am ...
The writer of the book of Ecclesiastes had completed his search for meaning in the endless halls of humanism. And he found nothing but futility, nothing that ...
