The history of Israel during this time is comparative to the situation of many of our churches today. What are you doing to make sure this isn't the case in your church?
The Peace Offering in the Old Testament points to Jesus Christ in several ways. It through Christ and Christ alone that we may have peace.
This is the story of the judgment of Jesus before He was taken to be crucified. However, in reality, it is the story of the judgment of us all.
In the story of the Prodigal, the elder brother has all the qualities that make for a faithful, upright church member. But his sins are serious and multiplied. Are they your sins?
In order to go to heaven, we need more than a ticket; we must be righteous. How do we get that righteousness?
