King David and our future King: Article 6
David’s concern was building a house for the Lord, but the Lord’s plan was to build a house for David. David was the rightful and ruling king of Israel. The...
King David and our future King: Article 5
We can face any challenge with confidence and courage in Christ, knowing that the kingdom is his—and ours—forever. David returned triumphantly with his men and...
King David and our future King: Article 4
The result of David and Jesus’ missions to save the captives was the same—complete victory. David, the Lord’s anointed king-elect, lived for a time in a way...
King David and our future King: Article 3
For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric rise. David had been a lowly shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep and...
King David and our future King: Article 2
David and our future King won the battles against the enemies, enabling us to continue to wage war against our foes. It is probably the best known story from the...
King David and our future King: Article 1
In an amazing way, David himself teaches us about the Messiah. “Hail to the Lord’s anointed, great David’s greater Son!” the Epiphany hymn begins (Christian...
The Book of Revelation: Part 12
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 21 and 22 Timothy J. Westendorf It’s been 1,900 years since John recorded the words of Jesus in Revelation 22:...
The Book of Revelation: Part 11
Comfort in the midst of conflict:Revelation 21 to 22:5 Timothy J. Westendorf Blessed with milk and honey. A sight that refreshes. Full of unknown joy. Radiant...
The Book of Revelation: Part 10
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 20 Timothy J. Westendorf Chapter 20 introduces the seventh and final vision. Many Christians have been taught to...
The Book of Revelation: Part 9
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 17 to 19 Timothy J. Westendorf The vision of the seven bowls (worsening spiritual plagues from the proliferation of...
The Book of Revelation: Part 8
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 15 and 16 Timothy J. Westendorf Often in Revelation the seventh in a series serves as a springboard into a new series....
The Book of Revelation: Part 7
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 14 Timothy J. Westendorf We’ve seen the first three of the seven “visions”—the dragon and his two beastly...
The Book of Revelation: Part 6
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 12 to 15 Timothy J. Westendorf Seven churches. Seven seals. Seven trumpets. The next grouping is comprised of...
The Book of Revelation: Part 5
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 8 to 11 Timothy J. Westendorf Most are aware that this world is fraught with peril. People strive to protect themselves...
The Book of Revelation: Part 4
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 6 and 7 Timothy J. Westendorf Jesus, who was slain to purchase us for God, stood at the center of the throne. He was...
The Book of Revelation: Part 3
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 4 and 5 Timothy J. Westendorf Jesus’ letters to the seven churches remind us of an important truth: The Christian...
The Book of Revelation: Part 2
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 2 and 3 Timothy J. Westendorf Introduction Revelation is symbolic. That’s important to remember, and symbolic numbers...