Lance Brown

The “kingdom of God” was the theme of Jesus’ teaching and ministry. In three of the Gospels — Matthew, Mark and Luke—the kingdom takes center stage, being mentioned over 60 times. What defines the kingdom of God? God’s rule in the hearts of His people. God’s kingdom is not a nation with physical borders and…

Jesus Christ is about thirty years old. His ministry begins at his baptism. Jesus obviously didn’t need to get baptized in the same way we do, as a result of repentance over sin and faith in Him. Why do you think He chose to be baptized? At Jesus’ baptism we get a picture both of…

The “word” in Greek language of the New Testament means, reason, logic, explanation, or wisdom. John identifies Jesus as the Word. And John identifies several aspects of Jesus’ divinity. John records that the long-awaited Messiah, Jesus Christ IS THE Word. He is the One who alone can answer the great questions of life! He tells…

The walls and city of Jerusalem were demolished in 586 B.C. by Nebuchadnezzar, almost rebuilt after 464 B.C. Opposition struck again, and again destroyed. Nehemiah hears this  in 446 B.C. Nehemiah is the cupbearer for Artaxerxes the Persian king.