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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 River and the City Magazines such as U.S. News & World Report, Kiplingers, and Money often publish articles about the best places to live or retire. These cities are chosen based on a combination of features that include scenery, the economy, and the range of amenities offered to residents. Safety is another important factor. Safety was...

The Spring and the Lake A spring forms when water flows from an underground water source or aquifer to the surface, evidence of a greater source of water. The biblical metaphor of the spring also points us toward the source of eternal life. The Bible’s description of the new heavens and earth reveals that a very different order will replace...

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: How does the Old Testament connect to the New Testament?

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...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: A recent survey by Arizona Christian University found that most American adults believe a gospel of works...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: Adam and Eve, David and Jonathan, James, and John are a few of the famous pairs you will meet in the Bible.