What Happened During Jesus' 'Lost Years' (Luke 2:42; 3:23)?

Evidence shows Jesus spent most of the years between ages 12 and 30 in Nazareth. Whether or not He traveled to any other nation is not revealed in Scripture.

Wilderness Wandering (Part One)

We are in various stages of our wilderness journey, not knowing where our journey will take us. The turns give us opportunities to strengthen our faith.

Why We Observe Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread

We keep Unleavened Bread because of what God did to bring us out of sin (typified by Egypt). While God compels us to make choices, He is with us all the way.

How Does God Help Us? (Part 1)

Jesus explains that the truth is the only thing that will set us free. A major player in our lives or spiritual journey is the truth and how we use it.

Wilderness Wanderings (Part Two)

The spiritual journey of God's people is more difficult than the physical one of the ancient Israelites, requiring as it does more resources to navigate.

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Activism is not the godly response to social ills. We must call out to God regarding our nation and our brethren as they are impacted by evil doers.

Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)

As God's priesthood, we must draw near to God, keep His commandments, and witness to the world that God is God. God is shaping and fashioning His new creation.

To Do Your Will, O God!

The necessity for Christ's death stems from God's holiness and absolute intolerance of sin and His obligation to judge righteously.

Matthew (Part Two)

The World (Part 1)

Our worldview must be shaped by a fear of God, a love for His people, and a hatred for the world's practices that destroy our relationship with God.

Joseph's Extraordinary Example

Joseph was an extraordinary type of Jesus Christ. His life and character parallels Christ's in at least 16 ways, which God purposefully foreordained.

Who Is the Israel of God?

While the Old Testament Israelites provided the type of the Israel of God, Jesus Christ is actually God's Israel.

Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One)

The twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.