The Son of Man is Glorified Luke 23:50-24:12 When you die, where do you want to be buried? In Brunswick, New Jersey, in the 1790s, Mary Ellis fell in love with a sea captain. As he was leaving on a voyage, he left his favorite horse with her, and promised to return to her as […]
Betraying the Son of Man Luke 22:47-62 No treachery is worse than betrayal by a family member or friend. Julius Caesar knew such treachery. Among the conspirators who assassinated him was Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar not only trusted Brutus, but he had also actually favored him as a son. Roman historians tell us that, at […]
A Biblical View of Singleness I Cor. 7:7-9, 32-35 In Matthew chapter nineteen, the Pharisees, came to Jesus with a question. They were trying to find some way to accuse Him of disobeying God’s law. The question they raised was this; “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” Jesus […]
In the early 1500s, the Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León, sailed north from Puerto Rico, through the Bahamas, looking for new lands and treasures. He had heard rumors of a mythical fountain of youth. The native peoples spoke of a legendary, magical spring whose water was believed to make older people young again. […]
The Psalms are full of rich truth. Some of those riches are lying on the surface like gold nuggets just waiting to be picked up. Others are buried and take time and effort to discover and retrieve. Many of the Psalms are very personal, giving us glimpses into the struggles of the soul of […]
Women in Ministry Selected Texts Language is an important part of communication. But in order to communicate we must have a common understanding of word meanings. For example, “What comes to your mind when you hear the words, women in ministry? Do you automatically think of women being ordained as pastors? If so, you’re defining […]
Women as Mothers II Titus 2:3-5 The final PART of the Pattern is, Domestically Inclined In verse five, Paul says the older women should teach the younger ones to be “homemakers.” The literal meaning is, “those who stay at home,” and carries the thought of being domestically inclined; having a desire to create a home […]
Women as Mothers : Part 1 Titus 2:3-5 Years ago, I worked with a man who had been a “pattern maker” in a foundry. His job was to construct a model made of wood in the shape of the finished casting. The pattern was then placed in a box and sand was packed tightly around […]
Welcome to the Voice of Hope podcast. 2 Timothy 2:15 reads like this, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.” Arlin and Tony are your hosts. We seek to explore and discuss the clear and simple teachings of the Bible. […]
Women as Wives Ephesians 5:22-24 Today, we look at the biblical definition of submission. I’ve titled the message, “Women as Wives.” The larger context of this teaching is how we as followers of Jesus are to walk in His will. The specific context is His will for the wife in a marriage. This study is […]
