Moments For You

In the days when the Bible was being written, the Israelites often chose names for their babies based on the child’s character or appearance. For example, Esau means “hairy” and Korah is from a word that means “bald.” Some babies were named because of an incident at their birth. Other... Read more →

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Because everything has a season, nothing (at least on earth) lasts forever. God has appointed a “season” for everything. Seasons have beginnings and endings. They last, but not too long. Solomon’s thesis... Read more →

The name Jesus means “Jehovah our Savior.” It is the New Testament equivalent of the Hebrew name Joshua, Yeshua, or Hoshea. While others wore these names to honor God, Jesus bore His name as the Savior-God that the New Testament says He was. It’s important for us to see that... Read more →

“Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee” (Acts 24:25). Felix, a Roman governor, was interested in Paul and his message. He evidently knew a great deal about Jesus. He knew about His crucifixion. He knew that... Read more →

“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Why is Jesus Called a Lamb? A lamb is an emblem of patience, meekness, and gentleness. You cannot provoke a lamb, nor did you... Read more →

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season” (Hebrews 11:24-25). All of a sudden Moses turned his back upon what... Read more →

Jesus said, “I am the Son of God” (John 10:36). What does that claim mean to you? Does this “I am” statement change your life? Does it affect your world today? Does it change the way you do business, the way you treat your family, the way you follow the... Read more →

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season” (Psalm 1:3). The Bible makes it plain that fruit is the test of the Christian life (Matthew 7:16-20; John 15:8). What is fruitfulness in the spiritual sense? We are to... Read more →

“Ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man” (John 1:51). This chapter abounds in striking names and titles for our Lord: the Word, the Light, the Only-begotten of the Father, the Christ, the Lamb of God, the Master, Son of... Read more →

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2). Chrysostom, in one of his writings, breaks down this exhortation into two imperatives: take opportunities and make opportunities to preach the word. If we are to preach God’s word continuously we must take every opportunity—“Preach the word;... Read more →

“When he [King Herod] had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born” (Matthew 2:4). “Christ” is the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Messiah, which means “the Anointed One.” In Old Testament times, anointing signified being set... Read more →

“The Lord God hath given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary” (Isaiah 50:4). I read that Albert Einstein was the featured speaker at a dinner given at Swarthmore College. When it came time for... Read more →

The writers of the New Testament use various combinations of the name “Jesus” along with His primary titles “Lord” and “Christ.” Do these combinations all convey the same meaning, or are there nuances for us to discover? Jesus Christ Scripture does not use words loosely or at random, but with... Read more →

Generally speaking, a lord is someone with authority, control, or power over others. In Jesus’ day the word lord was often used as a title of respect toward earthly authorities. When the leper called Jesus “Lord” in Matthew 8:2, he was showing Jesus respect as a healer and teacher. However,... 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 →