In Luke, we hear the parable of the tree which does not produce. The owner says cut it down, but the gardener asks that the owner give the plant another chance. Who intercedes for us and who do we intercede for?
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that no one is tempted beyond his or her capacity. Yes, we are tempted, but God through Christ...
In Isaiah, the people are living in exile. As the people long for their homes and land, Isaiah brings a promise that God will...
God promises to send a forerunner to the Messiah, who will prepare the way by cleansing the people as a refiner would use fire...