If My People Will Humble ThemselvesGod gave a clear promise to King Solomon. It was a conditional promise for a nation in crisis. God did not start with the government or the unbelievers. He started w...  Read More

The Pattern of Falling NationsHistory tells a sobering story. Great nations rise and they fall. Egypt stood as a mighty power with vast armies and wealth. Its pharaohs considered themselves gods. Then...  Read More

 Knocking at the Church DoorJesus addressed the church in Laodicea with a startling image. He pictured Himself outside His own church. He stood at the door and knocked. The Head of the Church was seek...  Read More

The Son Makes You FreeJesus spoke to people who knew their religious history. They proudly claimed Abraham as their father. They declared they had never been slaves to any man. Yet Roman soldiers patr...  Read More

The Whole Region Was BuzzingAfter Jesus set the man free, news spread like wildfire. People left the synagogue and told their families. They told their neighbors and coworkers. By supper time, the who...  Read More

 Be Muzzled and Come OutThe atmosphere in the synagogue changed instantly. A spiritual battle was raging. Every eye was fixed on Jesus. He did not panic or negotiate. He did not perform an elaborate r...  Read More

 Correct Theology, No SurrenderThe demon in the man knew exactly who Jesus was. He cried out, “Thou art the Holy One of God.” The demon had correct theology. He knew Jesus existed. He knew Jesus was t...  Read More

 A Voice in the SynagogueThe synagogue in Capernaum was packed. Families were quiet, listening to Jesus teach. Then a voice erupted from the congregation. It was not a voice of worship. It was a dark,...  Read More

Astonished at His DoctrineJesus arrived in Capernaum on the Sabbath. He entered the synagogue and stood to teach. The people listened as He explained the Scriptures. They had spent their lives hearing...  Read More

A Clean Man Goes HomeNaaman returned home a changed man. His skin was like a baby’s. But the change was more than skin deep. He met the prophet Elisha and declared, “Now I know that there is no God in...  Read More

The Humility of Seven DipsNaaman’s servants reasoned with him. They asked him if he would have done some great thing for healing. Why not do this small thing? Naaman listened. He went down to the Jord...  Read More

 Pride at the Prophet’s DoorNaaman arrived at Elisha’s house with horses, chariots, and great wealth. He expected a grand reception. He wanted to pay for a dramatic miracle. Instead, Elisha did not ev...  Read More