This study shows how Cain stands as the prototype of the unbeliever, offering God a self made, bloodless sacrifice that rejects God’s revealed way of approach, while Abel responds in obedient faith with the required offering of a firstborn lamb. … Continue reading →

In this episode, the Apostle Paul distinguishes between Israel’s prophetic resurrections and the mystery resurrection revealed uniquely to him for the Church, the Body of Christ. Christ’s own resurrection has guaranteed the prophetic resurrection of Israel’s saints at the Second … Continue reading →

In this teaching, we learn that because believers are “children of light,” we must not live with the spiritual indifference and blindness that characterizes the unbelieving world. The Apostle Paul contrasts those who are spiritually asleep—unaware of coming judgment—with believers … Continue reading →

In this message, after describing the Rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4, the Apostle Paul turns in chapter 5 to the Day of the Lord, the period of judgment that comes after the Church is caught up to meet the Lord … Continue reading →

In this study, we learn that the Rapture is a guaranteed promise of God’s grace, revealed uniquely to the Apostle Paul, in which Christ Himself will descend from heaven to gather the Church. Paul teaches that believers who have died … Continue reading →

This lesson reveals that we should live every day ready for Christ’s return, as did the Thessalonians. The Apostle Paul reminds those brethren, and us, that Christ’s return “in the air” is certain and that the Church will be delivered … Continue reading →

In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the Apostle Paul teaches about the Rapture of the Church, the Body of Christ. In this episode on verses 9-12, leading up to the Rapture, Paul gives practical instruction for how the Body is to live … Continue reading →

In this lesson, Daniel’s devotion to God provokes jealousy among the Persian officials, who manipulate King Darius into signing a law that forbids prayer to anyone but the king. Daniel, however, continues his lifelong practice of praying openly toward Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

Elijah, we see in this message, confronts King Ahab and the nation of Israel, declaring that their idolatry will bring devastating drought upon the land. He challenges the people to cease their idol worship and calls for a public showdown … Continue reading →

We learn in this teaching that the Thessalonian believers were enduring persecution, prompting the Apostle Paul—deeply concerned for their spiritual stability— to send Timothy to strengthen and encourage them. Timothy’s mission was to establish them in sound doctrine so their … Continue reading →