Have you ever read about the Kingdom of God in the Bible and wondered about exactly what this Kingdom is like? How are we as subjects in God’s kingdom supposed to live? This verse is part of Luke’s “Sermon on …
The biblical authors, and Paul especially, were very good at taking common assumptions from the world around them and tweaking them to communicate God’s truth. Household codes were a common feature of Greek and Roman culture, and Paul’s instructions in …
What would you be willing to do for your best friend? How far would you be willing to go to help him or her? In our best moments, we might be willing to sacrifice a lot for the good of …
When are you most likely to forget God’s love for you? One of the most constant themes of the Bible is the reminder that God loves us. Love is one of the most basic aspects of who God is. Because …
Can you imagine a world where no one ever broke the law? What would such a world look like? Now imagine a world in which everyone followed God’s laws. What would that world look like? Would there be conflict? Would …
If you actually think deeply about this verse, you will begin to see just how shocking it really is. What does it mean to do nothing selfishly? What does it mean to count others as more significant than us? Why …
