Death entered the world when Adam and Eve committed the first act of disobedience toward God’s commands. As a result, death is an inevitable ending to life that we all face. By taking the penalty for our sinful disobedience, the Lord Jesus Christ defeated death and offers us the hope of eternal life. Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 ESV…
The Apostle Paul in this passage deals with the secret of knowing real peace of mind. God’s goal for His children is that we live free of all worry and care. By taking everything to God in prayer we are able to experience the peace of God that will keep our hearts and minds through Christ…
The philosophy that dominates the lives of many people today, is the attempt to find one’s happiness in the things of this life. The fact is, neither wealth nor great numbers of children, nor years of long life can bring the real happiness or blessedness that people seek after. True happiness is only found in…
Following Christ is difficult and there will be opposition. Yet, the reality of Christ’s victory over sin and death through His own death and resurrection provides peace and courage in the midst of that opposition. John 16:16-33 Your Sorrow Will Turn into Joy 16 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and…
Just as we brought nothing into this world, we will take nothing out. All of the money we have accumulated is worthless to us when we are dead. Godly wisdom will make all the difference in how we live each day. A man who fears God will avoid earthly snares because he understands that a…
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His frightened disciples to bring them the peace and reassurance they so desperately needed—and to strengthen them for the work ahead. Jesus offered His disciples and offers to us as well: peace through God’s love for them and a reminder that His divine power would enable them to complete…
While searching for the meaning of life, the Preacher discovers that wealth brings burdens and anxiety rather than satisfaction. He asks, what benefit money might afford, or what advantage does it offer? His conclusion? Not much!—until, that is, we acknowledge that all good gifts, and our ability to enjoy them, come from God. Ecclesiastes 5…
In a world that longs for peace, where is it to be found? The Bible helps us to understand what true peace is. The greatest need of every person is to know peace with God and the God of Peace. This peace can only be discovered in the person of Jesus Christ. Mark 4:35-41 Jesus…
The Preacher describes human behaviour that contributes to the heavy burden of life ‘under the sun’. In this chapter, the Preacher reveals the danger of living like the world and observes certain characteristics of the world’s system that people depend on for worldly success. Ecclesiastes 4 Evil Under the Sun 4 Again I saw all…
Some people never know when their time is up. Others may get indicators and Hezekiah was in this group. God graciously let him know so that he could have time to prepare himself. Hezekiah responds by praying to the Lord. Here we see his humbleness before God, seeking Him, not accusing or defying Him but…