Learning to Know God

Read 1 Peter 4:1-11
“As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God” (1 Peter 4:2).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
I’ve always been puzzled by what value there was, if ANY, in suffering: Why does God allow his people to [...]

Read Mark 6:1-6
“He could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people anc cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief” (Mark 6:5, 6).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
It’s amazing, as you read through Mark’s gospel, to find how many times Jesus’ work is [...]

Read 1 Peter 3:1-22
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Ever since the day — would you believe it’s been more than 54 years ago?? [...]

Read 1 Peter 2:13-25
“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God” (1 Peter 2:16).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Someone in the history of the church — Luther? Augustine of Hippo? I don’t remember — once said that the true definition of [...]

Read Hebrews 2:5-9
“Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control” (Hebrews 2:8).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
When you look at the world, perhaps even when you look at how life’s going for you specifically, do you ever wonder why things aren’t quite “right” or what you might be able [...]