M A Y 3 0 “. . . the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life . . .” — Luke 8:14

The Cares Of The World And The Deceitfulness Of Wealth

Yesterday we considered two kinds of “hearers” of God’s Word: the wayside hearers and the rocky-soil hearers. Both had hardened their hearts, refusing to allow the Word to penetrate and change their lives. Today we’re going to discuss the third kind of hearer that Jesus spoke of in the parable of the sower: the thorny-soil hearer. The farmer cast the seed everywhere, and some of the seed fell on thorny soil. Although... More

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M A Y 2 9 “Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.” — Matthew 13:3-6

The Parable Of The Sower

Why do some people fall away from the faith and others continue to the end? A person’s spiritual staying power depends on his or her inclination upon hearing God’s Word. Jesus explained this in detail by telling the parable of the sower. In this parable a farmer sows seeds on four kinds of soil; three were bad, and one was good. Each type of soil represents a way that people might hear God’s Word. Today let’s consider... More

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M A Y 2 8 “... the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NIV

Sorrow And Sympathy

The problem of suffering, or as C. S. Lewis called it, “the problem of pain” has troubled believers for centuries. In fact, an entire book of the Bible—Job—addresses the issue of enduring pain and sorrow. Why does God allow us to go through heartbreaking times of tribulation? Have you ever asked that question? Have you ever cried in despair to God, desperately asking, “Why?” Maybe you’re experiencing... More

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M A Y 2 7 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12

The Uniqueness Of Christ

Have you ever had an unbeliever tell you that all religions are the same and that one is just as good—or bad—as the other? Many non-Christians seem to believe this. But the truth is that while many religions exist, only one gospel prevails. While many teachers have gained followings, only one Teacher—Jesus Christ—has saved us. Christ is the solitary and unique Savior of the world. He is unique, first of all, because,... More

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M A Y 2 6 “. . . love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” — Mark 12:30

Loving Christ

Have you had the wonderful experience of falling in love with someone? If you have, then you know how it changes your whole outlook on life. The grass looks greener. Music sounds more beautiful. Everything becomes more positive. If this is true for human love, how much more for divine love? Christ loves us intimately, and He is more than worthy of our affections in return. Since the Son of God came to earth, we have the great privilege of... More

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M A Y 2 5 “. . . My people have forgotten Me days without number.” — Jeremiah 2:32

Let Us Remember

Do you know anyone—a relative, a friend, a hometown hero—who has given his or her life for our country? Memorial Day is a day when we remember those who have made that ultimate sacrifice, who have given their lives that we might enjoy the freedom we have in America today. How easily we forget the terror that filled the hearts of young men when they landed on the beaches of strange islands they had never heard of. How easily we... More

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M A Y 2 4 “But he was angry, and would not go in ...” — Luke 15:28

The Older Brother

After the Prodigal Son had returned to his father, there was great rejoicing. Everyone celebrated the prodigal’s return … everyone, that is, except the older brother. Instead, he moped, and he lashed out at his father for celebrating his brother’s return. We can put sin into two categories: sins of the flesh, which the Prodigal Son embodied, and sins of the disposition, which are typified by the older brother. Pride was... More

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The Cares Of The World And The Deceitfulness Of Wealth

The Parable Of The Sower

Sorrow And Sympathy

The Uniqueness Of Christ

Loving Christ

Let Us Remember

The Older Brother