Zechariah’s song of prophecy following the birth of his son, John the Baptist—who will prepare the way for Jesus—praises God for the deliverance from enemies that will allow God’s people to...

Many will come to know Christ in a way that is sudden, as if the messenger were coming for the very first time. Senses will be awakened. Awareness of the reality...

In this reading, "the Lord whom you are seeking" (CEB) is said to be like both the heavenly embodiment of the purifier as well as the agents of purification in and...

Luke is writing to Gentile believers. These were the followers of Jesus who, though not born into Judaism, nevertheless participated in synagogue worship. These “Godfearers” also represent the fact that faith...

The early Christians living at the time of Luke’s writing know troubled times. They have experienced persecution for their beliefs in Jesus. They fear for their lives, as fellow believers—like the...

Paul, in this letter to the Thessalonians, expresses his love and care for the people. He expresses admiration for their faithfulness to the gospel amid adversity. Paul was forced to flee...

In this week when we are preparing for the LOVE that is coming, for the season of Advent, those of us who live in the United States pause for a day...

Psalm 25 is one of many psalms attributed to David. Psalms “of David” were not necessarily written by the shepherd king. Their designation as belonging to David is more an indication...

This week’s devotions carry the title of “LOVE Is Coming.” We mentioned yesterday that every human being desires a good and just leader and to live in a political order that...

Jeremiah’s message to the people of Israel gave a vision of hope in the midst of troubled times. We know about troubled times. We will never forget the quarantining, fear, illnesses,...