Author: Steve Iverson

Last week we saw the characteristics of a godly leader in Nehemiah.  When he heard the disturbing news concerning the Jews who escaped captivity, the report was very distressing. Hanani reported the walls of the city of Jerusalem were lying in rubble, the gates burned, and even worse, God’s people were being reproached and disgraced. …

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been studying the subject of “prayer.”  Last week we looked at what we should pray for and why we can trust in God’s mercy and forgiveness.  This week we are going to try to understand how God answers prayers.  This is not an easy concept for many to…

  As we continue with our subject of prayer, we continue to see Jesus is the essence of prayer.  He is at the beginning, middle and end of our effective prayer.  He is in the beginning because He provided our access.  He gives us substance, and He is with our Father to ensure the message…

There is a hymn that we sing regularly titled, Sweet Hour of Prayer.  The words written by W.W. Walford express the sentiment of what so many Christians feel today.  The first stanza says, “Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father’s throne,…

  This portion of scripture, Hebrew 5:11-14, gives us insight into how our life in Christ should look.  It should be one of growth and understanding.  We are to continue to develop and mature, just as Jesus, who kept increasing in wisdom, stature and favor with God and man when He took on flesh (Luke…

    The last couple of weeks have been such a blessing to me and I hope they have been for you.  We come to hear God’s Word proclaimed through the inspiration of His Scriptures.  We can find the messenger sometime inadequate, but the message is powerful and meaningful.  That is one reason I enjoy preparing for Sunday’s…

God’s Word is God’s thoughts and commandments put in print for our learning and living.  We know the Old Testament was written on a variety of material like papyrus and parchment, often in the form of scrolls.  The Jews treasured these writings and also taught their children by verbal communication of the great wonders and…

   Let Us Enter into the Remaining Rest!                Wow, I am so very encouraged because God is still working through His Word bringing souls to salvation.  I stand in amazement at God’s power, which causes me to bow at His feet with a humble heart.  When God’s Word is preached, it still pierces the hearts of men…

    The letter to the Hebrews is truly transformative.  The more we study this letter, the more we realize we need to study it.  This letter is timeless, even though it was written thousands of years ago, it is still relevant.  It appears the longer we are Christians we allow two things to happen.  The…

The author of Hebrews is adamant about exhorting his readers to continue steadfast in Jesus and the Word.       We have seen in the last couple of weeks God’s purpose and design why Jesus took on humanity and dwelt among us.Jesus was fully man, but so much more than man! He was more than a…