"Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, 'We have seen the Lord.' But he said to them, 'Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.'" - John 20:24–25Thomas gets a bad rap for being a doubter, but I have always apprec...  Read More

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58After spending an entire chapter explaining the reality and implications of the resurrection, Paul concludes with a practical application: "Therefore, stand firm." The resurrection is not just a theological concept to understa...  Read More

"The last enemy to be destroyed is death." - 1 Corinthians 15:26Death is the great enemy of humanity. It separates us from those we love, cuts short our dreams and plans, and fills our hearts with grief and fear. Since the fall in the Garden of Eden, death has reigned as an undefeated champion, claiming every human life. But Jesus changed all of that.When Jesus rose from the dead, He did not just ...  Read More

"So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory." - 1 Corinthians 15:42–43Everything in this world is temporary. Our bodies age and wear out. Our possessions rust and decay. Our achievements fade and are forgotten. But the resurrection promises us something that will never perish, never fade, and...  Read More

"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" - 1 Corinthians 15:56–57Sin is like a poisonous snake. Its bite may seem small, but the venom spreads through the entire system, bringing death and destruction. Paul tells us that sin is the "sting" of death - it is what makes death so fearsome and final. But ...  Read More

"But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:20In ancient Israel, the first fruits offering was a big deal. When the harvest began, farmers would bring the very first and best of their crop to the temple as an offering to God. This was not just about gratitude - it was a declaration of faith. By giving the first fruits, th...  Read More