Eternity Before Time
A curious skeptic asked a believer, “What was God doing before He made heaven and earth?” His friend replied, “He was preparing hell for those who pry into mysteries” (Augustine, Confessions, 11.12). Yet the Bible does tell us about God “before” He made the...
Jesus Right On Time
Jesus Right On Time When the world focuses on the birth of Jesus, pause and look beyond the manger. Think about the God who planned His coming long before Bethlehem and who still works quietly, powerfully, and purposefully today. Read about this subject...
Not That Way, Lord
Not That Way, Lord What if God did speak directly from heaven and answer our old question: “Why, Lord?” One Old Testament prophet kept crying out to God. He asked why evil was everywhere around him and how long God was going to tolerate it. When God answered...
Plan with Patience
This lesson is for elders, Bible class teachers, preachers, parents, teenagers, and retired seniors who are looking ahead. David had a noble plan to honor God. He wanted to build God a temple for the ark of the covenant. He felt bad that he was living in “a house of...