The story of Genesis begins with the creation account, setting the stage for the origin of the universe, mankind, and trouble. The early chapters introduce pivotal figures like Noah and the flood, while the promise of redemption emerges through the lives of Abraham and his descendants, ultimately pointing to Christ as the solution to the problem of sin. [... more]

God invites us into a better story where He sees, knows, and provides for our financial needs. Scripture shows us that God Himself is the source of all we have, and He gives us what we need, not always what we want, but His provision is wise, intentional, and rooted in His love. We can trust His provision today, and He may provide through people, opportunities, quiet moments, or renewed perspective. [... more]

The Christian life requires us to hold everything loosely, including possessions, occupation, plans, and relationships. A father's love and trust in God are tested when he is asked to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, in a story that teaches us about the importance of faith and trust in God's will. [... more]

Abraham's story reveals how God uses life's difficulties to deepen faith and strengthen commitment. The struggle to obey God is a blessing, and trusting Him even when we don't understand is always the best practice. God wants us to respond properly to testing, and our devotion to Jesus is key to navigating difficult times. [... more]

God tests our commitment to reveal our faith, teach us new truth, and grow us in understanding His ways and our devotion to Him. He promises control and companionship in testing, and obedience brings joy and intimacy with Jesus Christ. [... more]

The story of Joseph's life, as recorded in the book of Genesis, begins with his heritage and childhood experiences. His father, Jacob, was a manipulative and focused individual who was willing to do whatever it took to get what he wanted, including deceiving his brother and his father-in-law. Joseph's mother, Rachel, was favored by God, but struggled with infertility, while his stepmother, Leah, was fertile but not favored by her husband. The family dynamics are complex, with multiple mothers and children, and Joseph's birth brings a sense of hope and redemption to the family. [... more]

The genealogy of Jesus Christ serves to validate his royalty, demonstrate the providence of God, and illustrate the principles of grace. It includes women who were considered outcasts in their time, such as Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth, and shows how Jesus' ancestry is not just a matter of bloodline, but also of adoption and the inclusion of Gentiles in the messianic line. [... more]

God's highest priority in the training of the young is to learn the way of the Lord, doing justice and judgment, with instruction given in the context of Divine Revelation and framed in terms of commands. [... more]

Jesus' genealogy is a critically important record that validates his rightful claim to the throne of King David, demonstrating the providence of God in his life and illustrating the principles of grace. This genealogy also highlights the mixed bloodline of the royal lineage, showing that Jesus came to save sinners, including those with questionable pasts, and offers salvation to all people, regardless of their background or heritage. [... more]

Faith is trusting in something unseen, and it necessitates faithfulness, which is the action of faith. Biblical faith is not blind, but it can be reasonable because God has come into the world and made himself known to us. Our faith will be tested, and it's a faith untested that we cannot trust. Faith steps out of the boat, and when we do, we can have faith that everything will be okay, and we'll see ourselves walk on water. [... more]

President Abraham Lincoln's final days were marked by a sense of happiness and renewal, but his life was cut short by an assassination at Ford's Theater. Lincoln's legacy as the great emancipator is remembered, and his story is a testament to the complexities of American history. [... more]

Prayer is not an option, but a necessity for Christians to overcome fear, anxiety, and worry. Pastor Greg Laurie shares practical suggestions for a more successful and rewarding prayer life, including acknowledging God's greatness, asking for His will to be done, confessing personal sins, forgiving others, and being persistent in prayer. [... more]

The Advent season is a time of hope and expectation, as we look forward to the coming of the Savior. Jesus is the ultimate fulfiller of all God's covenant promises, and his birth in Bethlehem brought light and salvation to the world. Through faith, we can inherit the covenant blessings that God has promised to Abraham and his descendants, and we can experience the love and forgiveness that comes from God. Jesus is the solution to the theological conundrum of the Old Testament, where God's guarantee of the covenant was dependent on human obedience. He is the God-man who keeps both sides of the covenant, upholding God's guarantee and fulfilling Abraham's obligations. In Him, we are secure in the covenant love of God forever, and we can experience the fullness of God's blessings and promises. [... more]

In 1864, Abraham Lincoln faced unprecedented challenges as the Civil War raged on, with the Union's economy on the brink of collapse and the Northern public increasingly divided. Despite the odds, Lincoln remained resolute, backing his generals and working towards a transition to a new administration. The turning point came with Sherman's victory at Atlanta, which brought hope to the North and ultimately led to Lincoln's re-election in an electoral college landslide. [... more]

Jesus' genealogy reveals a complex family tree with dysfunctional relatives, including women with questionable reputations, yet God's grace encompasses the brokenness of the world, making Jesus the legitimate king and savior of all people. [... more]

Jesus engages in a contentious discussion with the Pharisees in John 8, challenging their understanding of his identity and authority. He emphasizes the importance of faith and warns them of their sin, stating that they will die in their sins unless they believe in him. Jesus also highlights the difference between being children of Abraham and truly following God's will, and he emphasizes the centrality of his role as the Son of God in bringing people to salvation. [... more]

Alastair Begg explores the connection between Abraham's Old Testament story and the Nativity, highlighting God's mindfulness, mighty deeds, and mercy. He examines Mary's song in Luke chapter one, revealing the significance of being part of God's people and the importance of humility and hunger in becoming a Christian. The discussion emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and the revolutionary nature of the gospel, inviting listeners to bow down before the mindfulness, might, and mercy of God as revealed in Jesus. [... more]

Mary's song, the Magnificat, is a powerful expression of thankfulness to God for his mindfulness, might, and mercy. As she sings, she reflects on God's promises to Abraham and the fulfillment of those promises in Jesus' birth, revealing God's greatness in his intimacy with humanity. [... more]

God's covenant promise to Abraham was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who came to establish a new covenant with humanity, assuming responsibility for our lives, pardon of sins, provision, protection, and eternal future. [... more]

God tests our hunger for Him by asking us what we are willing to sacrifice, and it's in those moments of sacrifice that we discover the real price of spiritual passion. Dr. Tony Evans explains that God's testing is not about figuring out what we can do, but about revealing whether we truly love Him more than anything else. [... more]

Salvation does not depend on who you are, but on who you know, and it is based on faith in Jesus Christ. The life of faithfulness is not one decision, but many, and it requires moments of faith, obedience, and courage. We can learn from the life of Father Abraham, who obeyed God's commands even without a good explanation, believed God's promises even if they seemed too good to be true, and stepped out in faith, which led to real problems, but ultimately, to true fulfillment. [... more]

A group of 1,000 American pastors and Christian influencers have arrived in Israel for a historic event, where they will experience firsthand the country's history, culture, and significance to Christianity. They will visit sites such as the Western Wall, the Garden Tomb, and the Mount of Olives, and engage with local leaders and communities. The trip is a result of a decade-long effort by Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, to educate American evangelicals about the importance of supporting Israel and understanding its biblical significance. [... more]

Abraham is considered the father of the Christian faith, but Muslims also claim him as their spiritual father, believing he surrendered to God and became the first Muslim. However, the Bible teaches that Abraham's faith was in the promise of God, which was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, and that true faith involves giving glory to God and trusting in His promises. [... more]

The existence of God is enough to overcome life's challenges, and His presence is always available in the past, present, and future. God's identity is not about who we are, but about who He is, and His existence is sufficient to meet our needs. Trusting in God's power and salvation through Jesus Christ is the key to overcoming sin and finding eternal life. [... more]

Abraham's kind of faith is the kind that laughs at impossibilities and stands on the promises of God, even when all physical evidence says it cannot be. This kind of faith is the foundation of our salvation and is the key to overcoming doubt and unbelief. [... more]

Stephen Davey shares the story of Abraham, a man who trusted God's promise despite unmet expectations and chronic disappointment, and how his faith in God's character gave him the strength to persevere and find hope in the midst of adversity. [... more]

Greg Laurie discusses the significance of Jesus' name, exploring its various facets and meanings in Isaiah 9:6. He highlights how Jesus' name is a source of wonder, a counselor, a mighty God, an everlasting Father, and a Prince of Peace, addressing different aspects of human life and needs. Laurie emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God and invites listeners to ask Jesus to come into their lives. [... more]

The hosts of the Christian Car Guy Show explore the idea that Christmas often finds us in unexpected ways, bringing opportunities to help others and experience God's blessing. They discuss the concept of families and how it relates to the story of Abraham and the birth of Jesus, highlighting the importance of being a blessing to others during the Advent season. [... more]

Abraham's kind of faith is a faith that won't lose hope even when hope is against you, enabling you to be fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to and will perform. This kind of faith requires patience, spiritual knowledge, and a willingness to trust in God's promises, even when things seem to be getting worse instead of better. [... more]

Sarah Josepha Hale, known as the Godmother of Thanksgiving, played a crucial role in establishing the national holiday. Despite facing rejections from presidents and governors, Hale persisted in her campaign, writing to every governor and congressman, and eventually convincing President Abraham Lincoln to issue a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. Her efforts helped bring Americans together and created a unifying force in American life. [... more]

Abraham's kind of faith is the kind of faith that won't lose hope even when hope is against you, enabling you to be fully persuaded that what God has promised, he is able to and will perform. [... more]

The law is a tutor that points us to our need for the gospel, and we cannot earn salvation by keeping it. Instead, we must receive the gift of eternal life by faith, trusting in the unconditional promise of God's grace. This promise is not based on our works or religious rituals, but on the goodness of God's character, and it is available to all who believe, regardless of their background or heritage. [... more]

Abraham's kind of faith is a trust in God's ability to bring to pass what he has promised, and his faithfulness to fulfill his word. It means to confide in God without fear, to flee for refuge in Him, and to put absolute trust in His faithfulness. Faith is not just believing in God, but also trusting in His word and promises, and having a basis to put faith on, such as God's character and His word. [... more]

Abraham's faith is a model for believers, demonstrating that salvation comes by grace through faith, not by ritual or law. He is the father of all who believe, regardless of ethnicity or ancestry, and his story shows that faith is the same for all people, whether looking forward to a coming Redeemer or looking backward to Jesus' sacrifice. [... more]

The cover-up of sin is a common human tendency, often resulting in devastating consequences. David's story in the Bible serves as a powerful illustration of this, as he attempts to cover up his sin with Bathsheba, leading to the death of Uriah and ultimately, his own downfall. However, it is through confession and accountability that we can find true forgiveness and salvation, as exemplified by David's own testimony. [... more]

The first Thanksgiving celebration took place in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, while the first national Thanksgiving holiday was proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. The Mayflower's 66-day journey across the North Atlantic was a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing, and only half of the passengers and crew survived the first winter in Plymouth. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated with traditional foods such as turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, and is a time for families and friends to come together and express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. [... more]

Abraham, considered the father of faith, is used by Paul in Romans 4 as an illustration of justification by faith alone. Despite his flaws and failures, Abraham's faith in God's Word and redemptive plan is credited to him as righteousness, demonstrating that salvation is not earned through works but rather through faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

President Trump's meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS has sparked discussions on the Abraham Accords, Israel's relationship with Saudi Arabia, and the potential for a trillion-dollar investment in the US. Meanwhile, the ACLJ is fighting for Christian persecution in Nigeria, challenging Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan in California, and defending churches in Colorado from being shut down for feeding the hungry. [... more]

The story of how three slaves escaping to the Union's Fort Monroe provided the spark that led to Abraham Lincoln earning the nickname the Great Emancipator. Lincoln's public statements about the war were cautious, but the actions of General Butler and the escapees themselves ultimately changed the course of the war and the fate of slavery in the United States. [... more]

Nikita Koloff shares his favorite Thanksgiving memories, including playing football in the snow and catching a football in the snowbanks. He also talks about the history of Thanksgiving, including the first official Thanksgiving in 1621 and how it was celebrated by individual colonies and states for about two centuries. He also discusses the importance of meeting people where they are and looking at them through the lens of God, as taught by his uncle, a former parole officer and warden who helped many people in prison reform. [... more]