Mission: Impossible
Gideon and his men face a huge army. The battle seems hopeless. Then it seems even more hopeless. Yet God grants His people a remarkable…
Articles
From the Devourer came Food: Christ conquers Death and the Devil
On his way to the Philistines, Samson encountered a young roaring lion and defeated it with his bare hands, which is not really possible for…
Your First Priority Sets the Tone for the Day
In Mark 1 the schedule of a day in the life of the Lord Jesus is described. Since it was Sabbath, He went to the…
Distinguished in front of tens of thousands: The Beauty of Christ
When the bride in the Song of Songs is asked by young women what her beloved has over other men, she describes in detail the…
„Get Up and Go“ – Ananias (2/3)
Ananias: Obedience Despite Fear While Philip may have found his assignment unclear and unattractive, Ananias experiences his mission as something far more serious—even life-threatening. The…
Seeing the Glory of God
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” (John 11:40). In our Lord’s…
Having not sinned? (1 John 1:10)
It is hardly imaginable, that someone who calls himself a Christian says such a thing. Yet it happens. It is striking that one does not…
Joy in Heaven
Prayer That Delights Heaven The dependent attitude that the Lord Jesus showed in prayer brought joy to heaven. His life of prayer was like an…
Death is in the Pot: Christ – the Remedy
There were people in Colosse who wanted to add something to the teaching of Christ. Some tried philosophy, others ritualism (Colossians 2:8, 16). But philosophy…
„Get up and go“ – Philip (1/3)
This is a very strange assignment that Philip received from the Lord. He had just carried out fruitful work in Samaria, where many people converted.…
The Glory of God
God Is Light and God Is Love God is light, and He is love. As soon as God’s love shines into my heart, it draws…
If We Confess Our Sins (1 John 1:9)
In this verse we learn the wonderful truth. God forgives sins and is “faithful and righteous.” These are firm truths. Anyone may lean on them…
Prayer Comes before Service
In the Temple at Age Twelve Even at the age of 12, Jesus was sitting in the temple in Jerusalem—with the conviction that His Father’s…
Crying Stones: Christ must be Praised
As the Lord Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the whole crowd of disciples cheers Him: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”…
Saul of Tarsus
In contemplating the character of this most remarkable man, we may gather valuable principles of gospel truth. This man seems especially suited to show two…
New Strength
New Strength “Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength;…
Self-Deception (1 John 1:8)
In verse 6, John had already spoken about someone saying that he has fellowship with God. Now John presents a second case. Second case: Someone…
Pray in Every Place!
The Lord Jesus as Our Example It’s the explicit will of God that men pray in every place. The Son of God is our great…
Conversation at Jacob’s Well: Recognizing Christ
The Lord wants people to recognize Him. Christ’s conversation with the woman at Jacob’s well is a prime example of this. Step by step, the…
The Cross of Our Lord – Two Special Aspects
In John 13 and 14, we find our Lord with His disciples in the upper room where He gives them important instruction. Before they leave…