By opening his Gospel with these two birth announcements, Luke intentionally places them parallel to each other. By doing this, his readers

Luke begins by telling us about a couple, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the birth of their son John. Then, we learn of Jesus and his birth an

Paul understood both the challenge of Christians in Thessalonica as well as the faithfulness of God. He places these together in his prayer.

Continuing, Paul talks about how we who are of Christ are "children of the day" (5:5). The world moves along around us. However, the light o

Explore practical steps to reignite faith when it feels like it's drifting away. From stepping closer in times of doubt to embracing raw, ho

Paul's depiction of hope in the return of Christ is vivid and rich, like a masterpiece painting with layers of depth and meaning. He uses me

Love is more than feelings and emotions; love is action. God so loved that He gave his one and only Son. Our words or promises are often emp

In this lesson, we reflect on the wisdom of Scripture and the teachings of Jesus, as we discover practical insights to guide us in living a

Paul prays for three specific points in his prayer. He prays that the church would increase in love for their lives to be characterized by h