Author: Timothy J. Westendorf
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...
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 ...
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 w...
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 an...
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 th...
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 (Chris...
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 2...
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. Radia...
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 20 Timothy J. Westendorf Chapter 20 introduces the seventh and final vision. Many Christians have been taught ...
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 17 to 19 Timothy J. Westendorf The vision of the seven bowls (worsening spiritual plagues from the proliferati...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 wa...
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 Chris...
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 2 and 3 Timothy J. Westendorf Introduction Revelation is symbolic. That’s important to remember, and symbolic num...