The Depth of God’s Forgiveness
at JANUARY 24, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN The life of King Manasseh is recorded in the Scriptures in two places, 2 Kings 21 and a more complete account in2 Chron. 33. Of all the kings of Judah, there were perhaps none more evil than Manasseh. Tradition tells us that...
SET FREE! Peter’s Imprisonment and Release – Acts 12:1-19
at JANUARY 24, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN The account of Peter’s imprisonment under King Herod and his subsequent release by an angel of the Lord (Acts 12) is not only a dramatic example of what God can do in the life of a Christian, but also a dynamic picture of what He...
The Cities of Refuge
at JANUARY 24, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN The lessons that come to us from the cities of refuge are instructive and help to broaden our understanding and deepen our appreciation for the sinner’s provision made available through the finished work of Christ. In the Old...
Watching and Remembering
at JANUARY 24, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN “Therefore watch and remember…” Acts 20:31 Sometimes charting the course for the future comes by looking to the past. I did not have the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. It was a good home in many ways, but one in which...
“Behind the Scenes: What Happened on the Day Christ Died”
at JANUARY 24, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Heb. 12:2 “Now is my soul troubled;...
Revive Us O Lord
at JANUARY 25, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN If ever there was a time for revival among the Lord’s people, it is now. The dismal state of affairs in the Church is abysmally low and seems to be declining steadily. Though it is difficult to know what is truly occurring in the...
Am I Teachable?
at JANUARY 25, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN The words of the Apostle Paul to Timothy are telling: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim 4:12).Apparently, Paul had...
How Big Are the Little Things!
at JANUARY 25, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN It has often been said, “Big things come in small packages.” The meaning of this familiar adage is quite clear – though something may be small in size, its importance may be far greater than we think. Periodically, Christians need...
Steadfast in the Faith
at JANUARY 25, 2013 by MARK KOLCHIN 1 Co. 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. The Lord calls each one of us to be steadfast in the faith. Our walk...