Jesus’ call to love our neighbors sounds easy until we realize he is referring not only to those who live next door or nearby but also people everywhere. Suddenly the scale...

Paul writes his letter to the Romans form Corinth. He clearly states the gospel that he preaches. To ease the Jewish-Gen- tile tensions, Paul desires that fellowship cooperation develop in the...

When we glimpse God’s greatness and goodness as never before, we sing a new song. The psalmist calls us to catch sight of the awesome nature and sovereignty of God and...

This passage recounts God’s passing over the blood-marked door frames of the Hebrew homes in a death-dealing mis- sion. Every home that did not have the blood on its doorposts and...

Passover brings ancient Jewish tradition to life. It reminds us of God’s faithfulness and the endurance of a people. The Passover celebration serves as a reminder of the endurance of the...

If we want to follow Christ, we must follow, obey, and approach life with a new way of thinking. When we answer the call to follow Christ, we start anew. Our...

Jesus has been preparing his disciples for what is to come. He has met the challenges brought by the established leaders of the community, and he has continued to respond with...

Living peaceably with everyone is difficult in a violent world. Daily we hear news reports of death and destruction that result from human greed and oppressive structures. Even Chris- tians find...

Paul’s directives for Christian living seem challenging at best and perhaps even impossible to fulfill. For Paul, love is the foundation of the Christian life, and all his admonitions emanate from...

This psalm that ends with a brief reminder of Moses’ mission that brought freedom to Israel begins as a song of praise. It calls the people of God to remember the...