Joseph and Mary marvel at Simeon’s testimony about Jesus. Joseph and Mary were at the temple to present Jesus to the Lord as prescribed in the Law of Moses. Travis explains what happened at the ordained temple meeting between Simeon, Joseph, and...
A life that reflects belief and trust in God’s promises. Simeon’s life was characterized by a belief in God that caused him to live in patient expectation for the promised Messiah. He trusted God and took God at His word. God chooses who will speak...
Simeon: A saint characterized by a dedication to God. Travis takes us into the life of Simeon who was a faithful saint serving in the temple at the time of Jesus’s birth. He was a sincere, serious-minded worshiper of God during an especially dark...
Genuine repentance should be evident in the repenters’ life. What does someone look and act like when they have truly repented? Travis dives deeply into repentance. He explains that repentance is an internal change of mind, demonstrated by an...
You should expect change in a repentant person. Someone hurts or offends you. They confess their sin and ask for forgiveness, which you grant in obedience to God. What happens when they repeat that offense again and again? Biblical Reconciliation...
How to responded biblically, when someone seeks your forgiveness. In the last message, Travis taught that forgiveness is a transaction between two people, the offender and the offended. Do you know Jesus’ teaching on how to respond to someone who...
How to ask for forgiveness when you sin against someone. God has forgiven a born-again Christian for all their transgressions against him, which are too numerous to count. Jesus says we are to forgive as God has forgiven us. Travis shares a biblical...
Confession is the first step toward reconciliation. As Christians, we must reconcile with God and with each other. The bible teaches, in many places, that there is to be unity with one another. Christians should always desire unity and...
The practice and goal of discipleship The main body of what Jesus is teaching is in regards to the practice and goal of discipleship. Jesus commands us to live and practice the love of God. To do this Jesus shows us we must truly and practically...
How to show divine love for others. Travis exegetes Luke 6:27-49. This scripture teaches strong commands from Jesus regarding love for others. Not Just love of other Christians, but love for the ungodly and for our enemies. Do you realize how...