Whenever arguing with non-believers about the existence of God or whether the Bible is true, invariably the following argument will come up: “A true God of love wouldn’t condemn someone to a miserable life simply because that person doesn’t want to be in a relationship with Him”. And you know what? That’s absolutely correct. And […]

We’ve been discussing the paradoxical principle that of our own power we’re not capable of obeying and serving God. Yet, in spite of that, we’re still called to imitate our Father in heaven in every way we can. If our Father in heaven shows mercy, we are to show mercy. If He shows love, we are […]

“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15 […]

Here’s something to chew on for a sec. The first humans God created, Adam and Eve, failed in their devotion to their Creator. So did Abraham. And so did Moses who didn’t even make it into the Promised Land because of his sin. So if Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses weren’t able to meet […]

At this point in our study, I hope you’re realizing the dilemma of cosmic proportions that was placed before Israel. The Lord demands His followers to serve Him with complete devotion and perfection. But the problem is no man is capable of serving Him with complete devotion and perfection (something God is aware of). Hence, […]