“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets…” – Hebrews 1:1 Consider for a moment all the technological progress that has occurred simply to improve human communication. Just the simple device called a smartphone that most people carry around allows us to have phone calls, texts, … Read more
“O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.” – Daniel 9:19 As we continue through Daniel chapter 9, there are four significant things about Daniel’s character and consistency that must be … Read more
“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” – Hebrews 12:5-6 If God is all-knowing and all-powerful, why would He allow Babylon to conquer Jerusalem? Because God is a Father, … Read more
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8 As we continue our study through the book of Daniel, it’s incredible to see where Daniel is mentioned in other parts of the Bible. God is consistent and speaks the same message through various people throughout human history. Let’s take a look … Read more
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28 As you read the Bible in general and the book of Daniel in particular, numerous … Read more
“Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” – Matthew 4:17 I want to end this devotional series with a challenge to you men. I want to challenge you to seek out repentance and be a Spirit-filled man. The gospel of Jesus Christ is about the repentance of sin. … Read more
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 If you’re a young man, here’s my encouragement for you: Have dominion over yourself and then seek to rule in the spheres of authority God would give you … Read more
“By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil…” – 1 John 3:10 Have you ever heard the saying, “Like father, like son?” Sometimes, what’s true in the physical is also true in the spiritual. Not only are sons like their physical fathers, but spiritual … Read more
En Génesis 28:10-22, el Cielo visita la tierra cuando Jacob sueña con una escalera que llega al Cielo. En esta historia, el pastor Mark predica que, aunque las circunstancias de Jacob no cambian necesariamente, su vida cambia debido a un encuentro con Dios, y se inicia y fortalece una relación con el Dios de su padre y de su abuelo.
Numbers 14:18 – “The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.” After the Lord helped Deborah and Barak’s people win their battle, despite … Read more
2 Timothy 2:13 – …if we are faithless, he remains faithful… Oftentimes, people get angry with God because He does not do what they want or give them what they request. In Judges, we see that, like a loving Father who says no often to protect a foolish child, the worst thing God could do … Read more
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. When we are in these tough seasons, Paul’s words bring much encouragement, hope, and resolve: “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and … Read more