16 So He (Jesus) came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:   18 “ The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the...

It seems like a simple question. And, you’re right! It should be. God’s way is not only perfect, it’s simple and practical. He gives us instructions and the opportunity to follow them in faith. When we do, we get the promised results every time. Jesus told the disciples in John 14:26, “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all...

One thing that I’ve learned in writing strong articles with my understanding of scripture that I’ve heard is that God’s Word is divisive. Luke 12 Not Peace but Division 49″I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but...