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Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: Christ’s death on the cross was an act of sacrificial love. But was it joyful? Why does Hebrews 12 say...

The Hope of the Gospel “I now pronounce you husband and wife!” In the right context and spoken by the right person, these are beautiful and powerful words. Philosopher J. L. Austin calls this type of statement a “speech-act.” That is, in the speaking of certain words, an action is taking place. With this statement, the bride and groom, who...

The Arrival of the King When the president travels by motorcade, streets and expressways are blocked. Secret service agents are positioned at strategic locations on overpasses and bridges. The goal of these measures is not only to make certain there is no delay but also to limit access to the president. When Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem...

The Parable of the Shepherd Shakespeare’s play Hamlet contains a play within the play. Hamlet hopes the story will cause his unsuspecting uncle to betray himself, showing that he was complicit in the murder of the king. “The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King” Hamlet declares. Some of the prophets acted out parables...

The Lies of the Enemy Sam Johnson was a fighter pilot in Vietnam. On his 25th mission, he was shot down and spent the next seven and a half years as a POW in the “Hanoi Hilton.” About half of that time he spent in solitary confinement. The only people he ever saw were the guards and enemy officers who came to interrogate him. He was eventually...

The Day of the Lord On November 21, 2017, after a week of house arrest, Robert Mugabe, age 93, resigned as president of Zimbabwe. He had held the position since the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1980. Military leaders acted to remove Mugabe from power when it became clear that he was positioning his wife, Grace Mugabe, 52,...

Practical Theology from Moody Bible Institute: One of the theological themes of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

The Glory of the Lord Descends on the Tabernacle In their classic song, “King of Glory,” the Christian musical group Third Day rejoices: “Who is this King of glory with strength and majesty And wisdom beyond measure, the gracious King of kings The Lord of earth and heaven, the Creator of all things He is the King of glory, He’s everything...

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: Wherever we preach the gospel, we should not be surprised to encounter opposition...

The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper Many homes have two sets of dishes. The everyday plates are used for daily meals. The “good china,” however, is often stored in a cupboard or put on display. Sometimes it is more expensive than the ordinary plates but it does not have to be. What sets it apart is its special use. The Lord’s Supper is a sacred...