One Little Word Shall Fell Him

As I read today’s Bible reading*, I instantly thought of Martin Luther’s powerful hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way, and then the lawless one will be revealed. The Lord Jesus…

Encountering the Risen Jesus

Dr. Luke describes the events of the first Easter Sunday Morning in today’s Bible reading*. He begins with some of his disciples bringing spices to the tomb to prepare Jesus’ body for a proper burial. Because the Sabbath was only a few hours away when Jesus died, they only had time to place his body…

God Reveals and God Hides

In yesterday’s Bible reading, we looked at Jesus’ comments on counting the cost and that not everyone who wants to follow Him will. In today’s Bible reading*, Jesus says that God has hidden some things from some people and He has revealed some things to some people. (Luke 10:21-22) Why would God hide things from…