Today we’re going to be looking at what is called the Triumphal Entry. It is called Triumphal because Jesus was declaring himself to be a king, almost as a victorious general or athlete who would ride back into his hometown from battle or a championship to a parade. It is called an Entry not only because it is the way Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem, the capital city of Judea, and the center of Jewish worship, but also the moment that he fully entered into our world. He became a political figure. 

Through His resurrection and exaltation/coronation at the Father’s right hand. He is the Risen King, His victory secured, and now the restoration of the Kingdom is at hand. How will this Kingdom be restored? Through living witnesses of the victory of Jesus in the resurrection. That won’t come without opposition though, this world is the kingdom of darkness, and they hate the light (John 3:20), persecution will come (John 15:20). What in the beginning seemed like a great victory for the Gospel, now seems to be defeat, they are counted as sheep to be slaughtered. How then can the people of the Victorious Christ share in that victory in the kingdom of darkness that hates the light that they represent? That’s what Acts 7 is all about. 

The Ark Encounter has been on our list of places to visit since it opened. We have planned to go a few times, but it never worked out. We are so thankful that God’s time is the best, and we were able to visit when we did. It ended up being the best time of year, and the best time for our family. At the time of our visit, our children were ages 12, 8.5, 6 and 3.5.

As I strolled freely through the Ark exhibit with my wife and children, I saw all of these wonderful answers to secular challenges of God's Word and I felt a freedom that can only be described as a freedom from disinformation. For a brief time we spent at the Ark, our family was removed from secular advertisements that abuse and extort women and enslave men, we were able to speak openly about our faith without worry that we would be the target of those with "alternative lifestyles", and we were able to speak about God's work Going to the Ark was a brief reminder that this world, even in the freedom-ringing United States, is not our home. I'm reminded of Jesus' words that the world will hate us, and when that happens for the sake of Christ, that is a blessed position to be in. 

In this article we will give three tools to understand Ecclesiastes and aid in comprehending this OT sermon as you study and read it: 1.) How the Preacher combines multiple word meanings into a single word to craft a relevant theological truth about common ordinary life, 2.) We will then show how the Preacher utilizes the common (in the ancient world) metaphor of “shepherd” to expose a deeper truth about our inability to find meaning in this life “under the sun”. Lastly, 3.) We will show why our search for meaning in life “under the sun” is utter futility and blinds us to the good and ordinary gifts of God, which include eating, drinking, and being merry when it is done apart from the one good shepherd. Plus a guide for Family Worship.

Is the grace of God in Christ paramount for our faith? When we read the Old Testament do we see a need for God’s grace in Christ? When we read the New Testament do we see the beauty of God’s grace on display in the person and work of Jesus? In our daily aspirations, habits, and thoughts, do we cling to and long to grow closer to God by the grace of Christ?

In John's Gospel the issue of who sent Jesus is one that continually comes up. "πέμπω" (Pempo is how you pronounce this ancient Greek word) is the word that gets used to denote being sent, or sending.  The verb "send" or "sent" is used 32 times in the Gospel of John. Being "sent" matters as it becomes a question of authority, position, power, and jurisdiction.

Many homeschooling families are new to teaching their children at home. They have questions about daily practices, and they also are wondering about the age-old refrain “If we homeschool....will our kids grow up with no social skills or community?” The church can provide answers to these questions. The church has been specializing in education across multiple cultures, languages, and learning styles since the 1st century. The church offers a community in a way that secular institutions can't duplicate. 

A list of books and videos for those who are suffering.

The heaviness of this time of year is a burden for many. The cacophony of voices shouting words like “sale” “special” “discount” and “celebrate” echo as dark empty hallways in the hearts of those grieving, wounded, weak, and weeping. All the memories of loved ones and bygone days seem to pile up and throw themselves across the checkout counter of life during this season. I’ve seen it in the poor, and I’ve seen it in the rich. It’s a look that betrays the inward thoughts. There is nothing in this world that can bring lasting gladness. This world is gray. No, this world is worse than gray. It is overcast with a storm of tears and seemingly no wind to push the storm away from us. All is calm, but all is not bright. 

The rest of the scriptures unfold how the Creator God will accomplish this promise. In Genesis 12 God calls Abram and his family out of Ur of the Chaldeans to a land He will show him. In Genesis 12:2 God promised to make Abram a great nation and bless him. Abram followed God’s summons and obeyed. The LORD then appeared to Abram and he worshiped Him. Later in Genesis 15:2 Abram questions God and asks how it was possible that he would be a great nation seeing his wife Sarai was childless, so at this time, he did not have a son of his own and his only heir was Eliezer of Damascus. God responds to Abram’s inquiry by saying “This man will not be your heir, but one will come forth from your own body, he shall be your heir”. 

The Bible makes many claims regarding the origins of things. There is no book more practical for life than the Bible. Questions regarding the origin of humanity, the purpose of humanity, the destiny of humanity, and the hope of humanity, all find their answers as revealed in the Bible. Maybe those questions are not the questions puzzling you today. Perhaps you are wondering how you can forgive an offense against you from years ago, or how you can be forgiven the offense you caused another. Perhaps you are anxious or angry about the commands of God in the Bible. Maybe you wonder why Christians have such different views on human sexuality, social norms, individual accountability, and justice than the rest of the culture. Whatever your questions or curiosities, we hope you come to know and grow in the truth and trust of God as revealed in the Bible. In our biggest and most daily practical questions, God’s Word reveals the answers!

A look at the most popular posts and resources from 2023, and some sneak peeks at what will be coming in 2024.

Advent season is here and we at Redeeming Family are excited about our advent series. We will post a video each week pertaining to Advent. This week we are talking about Herod’s reaction to the Coming of Christ.

Advent Week 3: Herod’s Reaction Matthew 2:13-18

Another question for my postmil brothers: if Revelation was written pre-70, the letter to Ephesus would be to Timothy and his church presumably.  Why are none of those issues addressed by Paul in his letters to the same?

This week we are talking about how Jesus overcame temptation in the wilderness.

Question: God has, for the last two thousand years, saved about 3-5% (my guess) of the total population. For Postmill to be true, God will have to suddenly start, for the first time in Christian history, saving a much higher percentage of the overall population alive on Earth at the same time. This would be a completely new thing compared to the last 2000 years, and I see ZERO Biblical data saying that this will happen. Am I wrong? Do, Postmills have such verses they believe teach this new thing?

Advent week 1 we take a look at Matthew 1:18-25 and the virgin birth. What is so important about the virgin birth?