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The Danger of Falling Away Any serious student of the Word knows that there are some “hard sayings” in the Bible. Sometimes the meaning of a passage is not clear; sometimes the meaning is troubling and difficult to apply. Still others, like our passage today about the danger of falling away, are hard in both ways. Nevertheless, several important...

Worship in the First Covenant Architecture and design of buildings and physical spaces often convey meaning. A Gothic cathedral directs the eye and mind upward to heaven. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater incorporates domestic space within the natural landscape. A Japanese garden is intended to instill peace and calm. In the same way, says...

A Warning to Persevere Many areas of life require perseverance, such as completing a degree program, overcoming a challenge at work, or finishing an exercise routine. The Christian life is no different; Scripture calls each of us to persevere in the faith. That call to perseverance is emphasized first by a negative example: recalling those...

Christ: The Perfecter of Faith Marathon runners know the challenge of enduring for 26.2 miles. The moment will come when lungs are burning, joints are aching, and muscles are failing. These athletes also know the power of encouragement from the great crowds cheering them on from the sidelines. In chapters 11 and 12, the author of Hebrews...

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: When my college students often ask me to name my favorite author, story, or poem, I usually have trouble answering.

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: In what ways have you been discipled? By your parents, teachers, or by a trusted mentor?

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: A Christian counselor friend of ours once asked our small group that was gathered in his home: “If I told you to think about what you had for breakfast today, could you do it?”

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, two friends, Christian and Hopeful, deviate from the True Way to explore By-Path Meadow because it looks like an easier route.

Final Exhortations: Focus on Jesus The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only thing constant is change.” Our experience and observation seem to validate his statement. From weather patterns, to political leaders, to our own bodies, life is constantly changing. Scripture reminds us that at least one thing is perfectly constant:...

Do you know the names of the people who lead your church? Pray for each of them today. You can include in your prayers your denominational leaders and other high-profile Christian leaders as well. Ask God to grant them wisdom as they interact with the congregation and perseverance as they strive to follow His leading.