Naaman’s Story
Read: 2 Kings 5:1-14 What must I do to be saved? That’s a question people don’t ask much anymore, but a famous story involving the prophet Elisha and a Syrian general called Naaman shows us the answer. One sabbath day Jesus came back to his home town of Nazareth, went to the synagogue, and preached a […]
Elijah on Mount Carmel
Many people today take a kind of cafeteria approach to faith that blends elements from many religions and traditions. But Elijah asks: “How long will you go limping between two different opinions?”
How to Kill a Giant
We all know the story of David and Goliath, but do you know how you can kill the giants you may be facing, giants like sin, discouragement, fear? The answer is, by faith!
Samuel Hears God’s Call
Little Samuel was dedicated by his parents to the Lord’s service from the day he was born. He learned an important lesson at a very young age about how to listen to God, and respond.
Gideon’s Army
Read: Judges 7 What sort of people does God use to do his work in the world? You don’t necessarily have to be brave, or strong, or gifted. But you do have to be committed to him, and willing to fight for the right. The place was London, the year 1865. A young Methodist preacher named […]
The Walls of Jericho
Our walk with God sometimes brings us up against some very big obstacles. But through faith, and obedience, we can see the walls come tumbling down. That’s the lesson Israel learned at Jericho.
The Golden Calf
Read: Exodus 32:1-35 It doesn’t take long for Israel to turn away from God in the wilderness. The way God deals with them teaches us to both fear and trust him. Why do bad things happen to good people? There’s a question that has generated a lot of conversation without producing much consensus. But one thing […]
Crossing the Red Sea
Israel is between a rock and a hard place when Pharaoh traps them at the Red Sea. But God can make “a way outta no way.”
The Burning Bush
Read: Exodus 3:1-14 God reveals his personal name to Moses at the burning bush, and calls him to help save his people. But Moses doesn’t want to go. Sound familiar? The Burning Bush When we turn from Exodus chapter 2 to Exodus chapter 3, we discover that Moses, the Hebrew baby raised as Pharaoh’s grandson, has […]