Ancient Israel split in two when King Rehoboam unwisely raised taxes. Ten tribes revolted. Jeroboam became their king, ruling in the north. In the south, two tribes became the kingdom of Judah. 

The Old Testament includes many genres: prophecy, history, law, and even wisdom literature such as Psalms and Proverbs. All of these fit together to give us a big-picture view of God’…

After seventy years of captivity, Israel’s people were allowed to return home. And that’s where we pick up the story in God’s unfolding drama of redemption. God …

The nation of Israel existed as a fulfillment of God’s promises. Israel was to bring forth a Messiah who would die as an offering for sin. After His sacrifice, He would be raised from the dead,…

In the drama of redemption, the Old Testament is a grand prologue. In the New Testament, the great transaction takes place. God’s sacrifice for the sins of the whole world was offered on a cros…

The Bible’s central theme: bringing God and humanity together through an atoning sacrifice on the cross, reconciling the two parties. In the Old Testament, this was prefigured using animals at …

After Israel’s last prophet, no Scripture was written for 400 years. But then, a baby was born, ushering in a new time of spiritual revelation. That new time brought us a New Testament, explain…

The Book of Revelation is written in apocalyptic language rich in symbolism. It portrays the future yet to be: the glorious return of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of Go…

Until we enter eternity, the book of Revelation is our best source to grasp the wonder of what lies ahead. It gives us a glimpse into the closing act of God’s great drama of redemption, and it …

The drama of redemption began in Eden and ends with a new heaven and a new earth. The enemies of Christ are vanquished, the rebellious are judged, and the redeemed find themselves on streets of gold …

At the end of all things is a man on a white horse—Jesus, the Lord of all creation. When the last chapter about planet Earth is played out, it will be about Him. The end of the Drama of Re…

Lockdowns, economic chaos, sickness, and death—COVID-19 has changed us all forever. Agendas are flying as the press and politicians maneuver for advantage. The ultimate question: what is God sa…

It’s comforting to ask God for help in times of trouble. But what if God is the One who sent the trouble you’re going through? What do you ask of a God who brings destruction? It’s …

As COVID-19 has raged, people are desperate to return to normalcy. Some see dark forces manipulating the population. Others are resigned to face a disease for which there is currently no cure. What c…

The COVID-19 blame game has not helped. Pointing the political finger does not bring back the lives of those lost. But what if global death and destruction is only beginning? What if our present dist…

To understand why people become sexual abusers, we need to understand the “why” of dysfunctional families. Let’s look at a Bible family scandalized by abuse and its damage…

Why do some people sexually abuse those close to them? Abuse is rampant in too many families. In this message we will see more characteristics of abusers, to help us understand what makes them tick.&…

Those who have a conscience can feel shame – that sense of embarrassment when caught in a sinful act. There’s also the painful shame that victims of sexual abuse bear, often for…

When you break your arm, it needs to heal. Just so, when you’ve been sexually abused, you need to heal on the inside. In this message we see how God through Christ extends healing to …

Philosophers have long wrestled with the root cause of evil. One major cause is our enemy Satan, who seeks to destroy in any way he can. Let’s look at how people can be influenced by …

Victims of abuse often feel a sense of self-condemnation. So why do abusers abuse? In some cases it’s because of demonic activity. The devil wants to destroy, and we must recognize hi…

Demon possession can be a root cause of some people abusing others. The good news is this: Jesus has absolute authority over demons. He can give deliverance to those oppressed by the devil.