God And His Sinful People
Exodus 33:1-6 Last week our lesson was from a sad time for the children of Israel, they made a golden calf and worshipped it as god. It was for good reason God almost destroyed them and started over, but thanks to Moses the Israelites were spared. Amazingly they were more than just spared, God still […]
The Gospel Paradigm
The Gospel Paradigm Mark 2:18-22 Recently, I came across the story of a famous Japanese criminal. Toc Kichi Ishii was born in the 1870s and executed in 1918. He was cruel beyond measure, like a wild animal, and he had no pity for his victims. Without any pricking of his conscience, he brutally murdered men, […]
Improper Worship
Exodus 32:1-6 It is good to be here with you today. Thank you for listening. Not last week, but the week before, our lesson was “True Worship” and today’s title is “Improper Worship.” That lesson was from chapter 30 which was part of God’s long explanation to Moses about how to construct the tabernacle and […]
The Offense of Grace
The Offense of Grace Mark 2:13-17 Most religions of the world have some things in common. One is the belief in a higher power that can impact life in either a positive or negative way. Religions also share practices like worship, kindness, compassion, and community. But what is the goal of these practices? The […]
Wisdom for Work
Exodus 31:1-11 It is good to be with you this week, thanks so much for joining us on Hope for Today. There is absolutely no other book like the Bible, and we believe every part of the Bible is beneficial for us. As you know, we are studying in Exodus, but this is not the […]
Jesus Forgives and Heals
Jesus Forgives and Heals Mark 2:1-12 Most of us who have lived more than twenty or thirty years can look back on life and see the results of some of our decisions. Some decisions were good and brought blessings, others were not so good and brought us trouble and pain. This is our experience […]
True Worship
Exodus 30:11-21 It is good to be with you this week, thanks so much for joining us on Hope for Today. There is absolutely no other book like the Bible, and we believe every part of the Bible is beneficial for us. As you know, we are studying in Exodus, but this is not the […]
The Ministry of the Servant
The Ministry of the Servant Mark 1:35-45 What comes to your mind when you hear the word ministry or minister? An organization, a position of leadership, something else? Some organizations use the word ministry in their official name. At Heralds of Hope we’re an international Gospel ministry using media to make disciples of Jesus […]
The Altar of Prayer
Exodus 30:1-10 It is good to be with you this week, thanks so much for joining us on Hope for Today. There is absolutely no other book like the Bible, and we believe every part of the Bible is beneficial for us. As you know, we are studying in Exodus, but this is not the […]
Hope for the New Year
HOPE for the New Year Selected Texts Bold titles are song titles. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.” […]