Moments For You

QUESTION: As a Christian, am I supposed to keep the Old Testament law, even just the “moral law” found in the Ten Commandments? ANSWER: No, the believer in Christ Jesus is never told to keep the Old Testament law. Those who attempt to keep the law—even just the Ten Commandments—soon... Read more →

“The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14). In some old castles are found deep wells meant to supply the garrison in time of siege. An aqueduct bringing water from without would be at the mercy... Read more →

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 A panting fugitive is fleeing for his life. He has maimed his brother, and now fear has spurred him to flight. The wild, inhospitable waste stretches... Read more →

Question: Is the so-called Lord’s Prayer (see Matthew 6:9-13) something that I should repeat each day in my quiet time with the Lord? Answer: No. I don’t believe that you should feel a need to do that because the Lord Jesus has given us something even better than this beautiful... Read more →

Question: What does it mean when the Lord told Cain, “If thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door” (Genesis 4:7). Answer: In Genesis chapter 4 we find both Cain and Abel bringing offerings to the Lord. Abel brought a lamb while Cain brought something he had grown in... Read more →

“Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5). The gleaming beauty of God’s holiness was like a mirror held up before the prophet Isaiah. He saw his own filth and need. Notice, it is his lips which he especially perceives as... Read more →

Some years ago when I was preaching in Detroit, I met a former Muslim from India who had been brought to know the Lord Jesus Christ. When I was chatting with this brother, Mr. Ali by name, a young girl came by passing out sandwiches. She said, “Won’t you have... Read more →

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge” (Ephesians 3:17-19). To Know the... Read more →

To the architect, He is the Chief Cornerstone 1 Peter 2:6 To the artist, He is the Altogether Lovely One Song of Solomon 5:16 To the astronomer, He is the Sun of Righteousness Malachi 4:2 To the baker, He is the Bread of Life John 6:35 To the banker, He... Read more →

“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9). Sowing will bring a harvest. No matter what we choose to do with our lives, there are always consequences. Paul makes certain we understand this when he says in... Read more →

“Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen” (Revelation 7:12). For all eternity, thanksgiving will be due to our God. There will never be a time when thanksgiving to God becomes obsolete. There will never be... Read more →

One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest. The challenger worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break. The other man had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, the challenger was surprised and annoyed to find... Read more →

“This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham” (Luke 19:9). Jesus does not mean that every member of Zacchaeus’ family automatically got saved because Zacchaeus did. A man’s salvation does not extend to his wife and children—they must personally repent and... Read more →

It is crucial to be purposefully in the word of God with those you choose to intentionally disciple. When I say intentionally disciple, I mean that you choose to have them in your life on a frequent and personal level. You choose to be interrupted and disrupted by these individuals.... Read more →

While researching this issue, our editors came across the following resources which we trust will enhance your understanding of the great flood of Noah's day. Answers In Genesis The Flood: links to a wide range of content Was There Really a Noah's Ark & Flood? Comprehensive overview Noah's Flood: article summarizing the... Read more →