God or Baal? It is the question that Elijah poses to the people of Israel in a dramatic showdown on Mt. Carmel during which he is pitted by himself against 450 priests of a false god. It is question for us to answer today. Scriptures referenced include 1 Kings 18:21; Judges 3:7; Jeremiah 19:5; Deuteronomy 6:14-15; 1 Kings 17:1-6; 1 Kings 18:17-29; Matthew 12:27; 2 Kings 1:2; and 1 Corinthians 10:20.
James reflects on the opening words of his letter, in which he urges believers to receive trials as opportunities for perseverance to complete its...
Today’s devotional opens with a dramatic retelling of Jesus being transfigured and his encounter with Elijah and Moses. Then we explore the parallel experiences...
Jesus said to his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow...
