The book of Numbers is the true story of God's chosen people trying to survive in one of the most hostile environments on earth. It's also the story of our lives.

The book of Numbers is the true story of God's chosen people trying to survive in one of the most hostile environments on earth. It's also the story of our lives.

The Old Testament book of Numbers is the historic saga of Israel's wanderings through the desert on their way to the Promised Land. It has implications for us as we face the trying times of our lives.

What will life be like in the new heaven and new earth?

What will life be like in the new heaven and new earth?

The most important and determinative thing about each of us is our understanding of God...and the most important question anyone can ask is, "Who is God?"

The most important and determinative thing about each of us is our understanding of God...and the most important question anyone can ask is, "Who is God?"

Joseph's father, Jacob, prepared his family for his death by passing them his legacy.

Joseph's father, Jacob, prepared his family for his death by passing them his legacy.

God used Joseph - a man of immense wisdom, solid integrity and innovative creativity - to lead the civilization of Egypt and surrounding nations back from the brink of starvation.

God used Joseph - a man of immense wisdom, solid integrity and innovative creativity - to lead the civilization of Egypt and surrounding nations back from the brink of starvation.

Life is rarely a simple choice between what is clearly right and what is clearly wrong. Joseph's leadership is a model of how to handle situations that defy clarity.

Life is rarely a simple choice between what is clearly right and what is clearly wrong. Joseph's leadership is a model of how to handle situations that defy clarity.

When Joseph call his family together, the unexpected moment was filled with powerful drama that looks forward to the most phenomenal family reunion imaginable.

When Joseph call his family together, the unexpected moment was filled with powerful drama that looks forward to the most phenomenal family reunion imaginable.

Where is God when evil seems to get the upper hand? The story of Joseph, as he revealed himself to his brothers after being presumed dead for 20 years, gives perspective to this troubling question.

Where is God when evil seems to get the upper hand? The story of Joseph, as he revealed himself to his brothers after being presumed dead for 20 years, gives perspective to this troubling question.

What made Joseph such a great man and great leader in God's eyes? He trusted God through a troubled life and demonstrated tremendous grace towards those who had sinned against him.

What made Joseph such a great man and great leader in God's eyes? He trusted God through a troubled life and demonstrated tremendous grace towards those who had sinned against him.

In order to treat others with compassion, we must first experience forgiveness from God and be able to forgive ourselves.

In order to treat others with compassion, we must first experience forgiveness from God and be able to forgive ourselves.

One of the most dramatic and emotional moments in ancient history is that of the reunion of Joseph with his family.

One of the most dramatic and emotional moments in ancient history is that of the reunion of Joseph with his family.

Despite many reasons for trusting God in the face of crisis, Jacob showed astonishing lack of faith. Facing difficult circumstances is best done with God's keys to success.

Despite many reasons for trusting God in the face of crisis, Jacob showed astonishing lack of faith. Facing difficult circumstances is best done with God's keys to success.

Like ancient seeds that come to life, a list hidden deep inside Joseph's brothers' memories come to life in a dramatic moment filled with as much suspense as any great novel.

Like ancient seeds that come to life, a list hidden deep inside Joseph's brothers' memories come to life in a dramatic moment filled with as much suspense as any great novel.

In all of recorded history, there is not a rags to riches story more impressive than the meteoric rise of Joseph in ancient Egypt.

In all of recorded history, there is not a rags to riches story more impressive than the meteoric rise of Joseph in ancient Egypt.

Life is not fair! So what should you do when unfairness and unexplained tragedy hits your life like a freight train in the night?

One of the positive benefits of studying Bible characters like Joseph is learning how to avoid destructive sins so when they come to us, we can respond positively.

One of the positive benefits of studying Bible characters like Joseph is learning how to avoid destructive sins so when they come to us, we can respond positively.

We can find hope in the Bible for even the messiest of family situations by looking at how God worked out His sovereign plan, despite man's failures.

We can find hope in the Bible for even the messiest of family situations by looking at how God worked out His sovereign plan, despite man's failures.

What kept Joseph from cracking under the pressure of the ups and downs of his turbulent life? Joseph knew God, trusted God, and hoped in God with amazing tenacity and grace.

What kept Joseph from cracking under the pressure of the ups and downs of his turbulent life? Joseph knew God, trusted God, and hoped in God with amazing tenacity and grace.

Thirst is the most powerful and basic of all human instincts. It defines us physically; but there is a powerful spiritual thirst that defines us spiritually.

Thirst is the most powerful and basic of all human instincts. It defines us physically; but there is a powerful spiritual thirst that defines us spiritually.

The Jewish feasts are God’s forecast of the overall message of the Bible and God’s Plan for the redemption of mankind. Today we will look at the seventh and final feast and see how it corresponds to heaven.

The Jewish feasts are God’s forecast of the overall message of the Bible and God’s Plan for the redemption of mankind. Today we will look at the seventh and final feast and see how it corresponds to heaven.

Sin is not just about behavior; it is a manifestation of deeper issues. Jesus made it possible for us to have a relationship with Him that meets all our needs.

Sin is not just about behavior; it is a manifestation of deeper issues. Jesus made it possible for us to have a relationship with Him that meets all our needs.

The seven Jewish Feasts give us the outline of God's plan to redeem mankind. This message is about the Day of Atonement and the Second Coming.

The seven Jewish Feasts give us the outline of God's plan to redeem mankind. This message is about the Day of Atonement and the Second Coming.

The purpose of the book of Proverbs is to pass along what it means to be a man by sharing godly wisdom from father to son.

The purpose of the book of Proverbs is to pass along what it means to be a man by sharing godly wisdom from father to son.

The Jewish feasts are God's forecast of the overall message of the Bible.

The Jewish feasts are God's forecast of the overall message of the Bible.

Parenting children well and then letting them go is one of life's most important challenges. How can parents let go and entrust their children to God?

Parenting children well and then letting them go is one of life's most important challenges. How can parents let go and entrust their children to God?

Noah is an example of faith doing what seems illogical to the world but is critical for spiritual survival.

Noah is an example of faith doing what seems illogical to the world but is critical for spiritual survival.

We can learn much from King Jehoshaphat, who discovered the answer to victory over odds stacked against him.

We can learn much from King Jehoshaphat, who discovered the answer to victory over odds stacked against him.

We can learn how to face our critics and challenges by looking at the life of Nehemiah, who survived his and finished his God-given challenge.

We can learn how to face our critics and challenges by looking at the life of Nehemiah, who survived his and finished his God-given challenge.

What's a Bible-believing Christian in a crumbling society to do when the surrounding culture mocks our values, rejects God's redemptive solution, and presents itself as the only road to progress?

What's a Bible-believing Christian in a crumbling society to do when the surrounding culture mocks our values, rejects God's redemptive solution, and presents itself as the only road to progress?

Bible characters proved that trusting God in the face of fiery trials produces wonderful benefits. Job is the greatest example of loss and amazing response to suffering.

Bible characters proved that trusting God in the face of fiery trials produces wonderful benefits. Job is the greatest example of loss and amazing response to suffering.

The sting of injustice is one of the most confusing and common struggles facing every believer.

The sting of injustice is one of the most confusing and common struggles facing every believer.

When faced with the severity of the Sovereignty of God we can respond in one of two ways: either live life from our own limited perspective and selfishness, or live it in the wake of understanding that He constantly deserves to be worshiped, glorified, and exalted.

When faced with the severity of the Sovereignty of God we can respond in one of two ways: either live life from our own limited perspective and selfishness, or live it in the wake of understanding that He constantly deserves to be worshiped, glorified, and exalted.

The danger of losing God's blessing is not found in the media or pop culture; it is in the church. Isaiah received a vision and a question from God that challenges us today.

The danger of losing God's blessing is not found in the media or pop culture; it is in the church. Isaiah received a vision and a question from God that challenges us today.

The process that Moses experienced before finally accepting God's call to service illustrates for us how God calls and equips His people to be His instruments - even in today's world.

The process that Moses experienced before finally accepting God's call to service illustrates for us how God calls and equips His people to be His instruments - even in today's world.

No father greater than Abraham can be found in history - but he didn't start out that way. It all began when God called Abraham and made three promises to him.

No father greater than Abraham can be found in history - but he didn't start out that way. It all began when God called Abraham and made three promises to him.

Adam & Eve had big dreams when Cain was born, that he would leave an indelible mark on the world. He did; but it was a heartbreaking and earth-shaking one.

Adam & Eve had big dreams when Cain was born, that he would leave an indelible mark on the world. He did; but it was a heartbreaking and earth-shaking one.

God's very first question called man, whom He loves, out of hiding and back to Him.

God's very first question called man, whom He loves, out of hiding and back to Him.

In the face of identical difficulties, what makes one person deny the goodness of God, while another affirms that God is good no matter what?

In the face of identical difficulties, what makes one person deny the goodness of God, while another affirms that God is good no matter what?

We need to know that we know that we know that God is good no matter what, so that we are prepared for the critics of and challenges to our faith.

We need to know that we know that we know that God is good no matter what, so that we are prepared for the critics of and challenges to our faith.

A new and personal look at a favorite Bible story - David & Goliath

A new and personal look at a favorite Bible story - David & Goliath

Lessons learned from the book of Judges can help us turn the tide in America.

God placed even the horrible stories in the Bible for a reason: we are supposed to learn from them so that we don't repeat them.

God placed even the horrible stories in the Bible for a reason: we are supposed to learn from them so that we don't repeat them.

What happens when a nation turns away from God and trusts feelings more than God's revealed truth? And when people who know better refuse to follow God's Word? We learn from the fall and demise of the Jewish tribe of Dan.

What happens when a nation turns away from God and trusts feelings more than God's revealed truth? And when people who know better refuse to follow God's Word? We learn from the fall and demise of the Jewish tribe of Dan.

The book of Judges chronicles one of the most uncertain and bizarre periods of ancient biblical history. The time of anarchy played out on all fields, including religion.

The book of Judges chronicles one of the most uncertain and bizarre periods of ancient biblical history. The time of anarchy played out on all fields, including religion.

Samson's final chapter gives us a glimpse of how God treats us when we fail.

Samson's final chapter gives us a glimpse of how God treats us when we fail.

The story of Samson and Delilah is the stuff of real human drama, and one that need be heeded and remembered to avoid tragic self-destruction.

The story of Samson and Delilah is the stuff of real human drama, and one that need be heeded and remembered to avoid tragic self-destruction.

Jesus gave His followers the signs that will point to His coming and signal the end of human history.

Christmas was first known to mankind at Eden, but there was an important stop on the road to Bethlehem before then...it actually began in the heart of God before time.