To the Jew First

There is order to everything God does. He ordered the days of creation in Genesis 1, the relationship between man and woman in Genesis 2, the building of the tabernacle in Exodus 25-27, and many other examples throughout Scripture. There is a particular matter of order, though, referenced in Romans 1:16:  For I am not ashamed …

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Ultimately, What Really Matters in this World?

Hi friends! Are your days sometimes filled with distractions? Like me, do you wake up with great intentions for the day, only to get sidetracked at times by dozens of seemingly "necessary" or "important" things vying for your time and attention. Make no mistake, we do have unplanned necessities and important things that legitimately require …

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Israel’s Day of Salvation is Coming, but Only When They Invite Jesus Back

Bible students understand that Jesus has a plan for the Gentiles and a plan for the Jews, and the two are intertwined. It is through Abraham, Father of the Jews, that Jesus came to die for our sins. Even Gentiles may enter into salvation, as a branch grafted into the Olive tree. For believers, we …

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If America is “Systemically Racist,” What do We do about It?

Let's be careful as we dive into this subject. Please check your emotions at the door and let's have a factual conversation. We're not going to dive deep or make all-encompassing statements and judgments. Rather, the question today is this: is America truly systemically racist in only one direction, as some would have us believe, …

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