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Why We Should Remember Lot’s Wife (Luke 17:32 and Genesis 19:26)

Jesus told us to remember Lot’s wife (Luke 17:32). Genesis 19:26 says she became a pillar of salt. What are we supposed to learn about her that makes her so important?Table of contentsThe Two People in Scripture to RememberWhy It's Surprising We're Told to Remember Lot's WifeDon't Look Back!Lot’s Wife Shows the Lord Knows How to Rescue the Godly and Punish the UnrighteousLot’s Wife Disregarded God’s GraceThe Grace Lot's Wife ReceivedLot’s Wife Disobeyed Divine CommandsLot’s Wife Loved the Wo...

Behold the Kindness and Severity of God to Faithful Servants and a Wicked and Lazy Servant (Romans 11:22)

Romans 11:22 says, "Behold the kindness and severity of God." We see the kindness and severity of God to two faithful servants and one wicked and lazy servant. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to see the relationship to money.Table of ContentsThe Kindness of God to Faithful ServantsBringing God JoyExperiencing God’s JoyThe Severity of God to a Wicked and Lazy Servant People Can Be Wicked Because of What They Don’t DoThe Master Expects SomethingIs the Kindness and S...

The Second Coming of Christ Will Be… (Luke 17:22-30 and Acts 1:11)

In Luke 17:22-30 lightning is a metaphor for the Second Coming of Christ. Just as lightning is visible, quick, and unexpected, Jesus's Second Coming be too. In Acts 1:11 the angels said Jesus would return from heaven the same way that He ascended to heaven: bodily and physically for all to see.Table of contentsFirst, Like Lightning, the Second Coming of Christ Will Be VisiblePreterism Is the Belief That the Future Is in the PastPartial PreterismFull Preterism Is HereticalSecond, Like Lightni...

What Do Manna and Money Have to Do with Each Other? (Exodus 16)

Manna and money share similarities. The Israelites were to each take “one omer” (Exodus 16:16), which is a tithe: “An omer is one-tenth of an ephah” (Exodus 16:36). Manna is fitting illustration of money in that it did many of the things for Israel that money does for us. Read or listen to part of this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn what manna and money have to do with each other.Table of contentsWhat Is the Relationship Between Manna and Money?Manna and Money Provide and Test...

How to Pay Off Debt (Psalm 37:21)—Here Are the Best Strategies!

Psalm 37:21 says, "The wicked borrows but does not pay back." Do you want to know how to pay off debt? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the best strategies for paying off debt.Table of contentsStrategies to Avoid a MortgageFirst, Consider a RentalSecond, Live ModestlyThird, Purchase a Starter HomeTwo Pieces of Advice if You Decide to Purchase a MortgageFirst, Understand "Qualifying"Second, Choose a 15-Year Versus a 30-Year MortgageThe Best Strategies for P...

Jesus Will Bind the Strong Man (Satan) – Hebrews 2:5-9 and Matthew 12:29

In Matthew 12:29, Jesus said people were seeing Him "bind the strong man," referring to Satan. This showed Jesus is stronger than Satan, and able to deliver people from his kingdom. Learn how Satan obtained a kingdom (Hebrews 2:5-9).Table of contentsThe Book of Hebrews Is About Jesus Being BetterJesus Became Better than the Angels?God Gave Man AuthorityMan Forfeited His Authority to Satan at the FallSatan Offered Jesus His AuthorityThe Antichrist Accepts Satan's OfferSatan Is not Ruling and ...

Learn a Biblical Stewardship of Money with Your Finances God’s Way

Do you want to develop a biblical stewardship of money? I've got the book (and workbook) for you! Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn about financial stewardship in the Bible.Table of ContentsGoing Into Full-Time Ministry without Being Paid MuchSome Credibility and EncouragementLiving on a Single-Income with Modest SalariesWhen People Don't Understand a Biblical Stewardship of MoneyThe Devastating Nature of Financial Problems“Are You Going to Help Me Become R...

The Kingdom of God Is in Your Midst (Luke 17:20-21)

In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Jesus said this because He was on the earth and people could see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. He had the kingdom with Him. To be near Jesus was to be near the kingdom.Table of contentsThe Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven Are the SameJesus's Purpose During His Earthly MinistryThe Changing Message of the Unchanging Gospel They Preached the Kingdom of God in the GospelsThey Preached the Coming Messiah in the Old Testam...

God Loves a Cheerful Giver and How You Can Become One (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Paul said, "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the scriptures on sowing money, and how you can become a cheerful giver God loves.Table of ContentsGod Gives to Us So We Can Give to OthersWhat Do the Scriptures on Sowing Money Mean?The Principle of Reaping and Sowing Is Repeated in ScriptureIf We Give Enough Will God Make Us Rich?Do We Reap in This Life or the Next?God Gives Us Grace So We Can Give MoreGive Chee...

For If Christ Is Not Raised (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Paul hypothetically discussed "for if Christ is not raised." Read, listen, or watch to learn what it means for believers if Christ was not raised, and what it means for unbelievers that Christ was raised.Table of contentsWe All Have DoubtsWhat Makes People Heretics?What It Means for BelieversFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Preaching is WorthlessFor If Christ Is Not Raised New Testament Authors Are LiarsFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Faith Is Worth...