Cataloguing the nineteen men who reigned next, the Chronicler traced the downfall of Judah not only to point out the tragic cause of exile, but more importantly, to bolster his point to the returnees that they were serving a God who does not forget His people.
Read MoreDon’t confuse morality or maturity with conversion. Godly parents are to labor as evangelists in the home, presenting the multifaceted aspects of the Gospel to their children frequently (cf. Psa. 78:4, Eph. 6:4, 2 Tim. 3:14-15).
Read MoreRather, as people who have been shown grace in the midst of our rebellion, we are called to extend grace toward others. We have a responsibility to engage people with the truth of the gospel in a loving and compassionate way.
Read MoreThe purpose, intentionality, and origin for elders is these men of spiritual integrity and maturity, who fear God, and have been appointed to come alongside Moses, to carry the burden of shepherding the people of God, together.
Read MoreSo, do you want to teach your kids basic theology? Do you want them to understand some of the foundational doctrines and practices of the faith? If so, you need to begin catechizing them.
Read MorePublished by Kress Biblical Resources, and based on the Old Testament teaching outlines that many have come to know and love, the purpose of this book (like the first in the series) is to equip Christians to study and teach verse by verse through the Old Testament—the Wisdom literature of the Bible in particular, in this case.
Read MoreThis isn’t a moralistic commentary bent on nothing but character studies and exemplary preaching from the Old Testament. Certainly, righteous thoughts, words, and behaviors, when and where exhibited by the Israelites, are identified and esteemed, but Eveson ultimately wants the reader to look to Christ.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly care about the sanctification and growth of God’s people; if we genuinely care about discipleship, then we must understand that the preaching of God’s word is the God-ordained means by which God transforms lives.
Read MoreThere are some very common fears that prevent moms from thinking that they can homeschool their children, and I want to put them to rest today.
Read MoreIndeed, these repatriates could trust that the God who worked wonders for their ancestors would continue to do so for them and their descendants. Hope for the future had returned, and the Chronicler was determined to use history to prove it.
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