by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 14, 2017
Follow Us Last week we covered the words that Jesus spoke about Hell. This week, our focus is on what Jesus said about Heaven — His home, and the future home of all who trust in Jesus for the salvation of their soul. We must remember that under the Old Covenant no...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 6, 2017
Follow Us Click here to read, What did Jesus say about Heaven? Jesus said a lot about both places. He spoke of both Heaven and Hell as being real, literal, physical places and He described both places the eternal dwelling place for the soul. Furthermore, Jesus taught...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 31, 2017
Follow Us School’s out for summer and children fill their days with fun in the sun. But what about the rainy days? Trying to keep young children busy is always a challenge. Let the rain from Heaven be a reminder and an opportunity to speak to your children...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 24, 2017
Follow Us Yes, Satan does attack us. He schemes to do harm and to cause us to sin. However, we know from the life of Job, and must always remember, that Satan is restrained by God. Satan can’t do anything without God knowing about it and even controlling it (either...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 17, 2017
Follow Us A number of times during His earthly ministry, Jesus responded to questions with, “It is written…” (7 times in Matthew, 4 times in Mark, 5 times in Luke, 1 time in John). In the Bible, we also read of many time when Jesus quoted the truths of God from the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 13, 2017
Follow Us “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…” Psalm 33:12 In 2009, President Barak Obama said “…we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 9, 2017
Follow Us In answering the question, “what is the most popular, and the least popular, books in the Bible,” we will measure popularity by determining which book is most read and which is least read. The Most Read Book The book of Psalms easily wins,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 26, 2017
Follow Us The answer is easy. No. We were not spirit beings prior to birth. While the soul of man will live eternally (either in Heaven or in Hell), the soul of man did not exist in a spirit form (or any other form) prior to conception. Erroneously, some...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 20, 2017
Follow Us This is a great question. Who should we address when we pray to God? Should we pray to the Father, the Son, or the Spirit? Does it matter? Let’s look at what we can learn from God’s Word about praying to each Person of the Trinity. Jesus Taught Us to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 12, 2017
Follow Us [Video Below] In our English Bibles, in the books of Mark, Roman, and Galatians, we find the Greek word “abba.” Mark 14:36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 4, 2017
Follow Us This is a great question. Unfortunately, this is a question for which there is no definitive answer. The Bible simply does not give us a clear answer. But while the Bible does not tell us where the disciples were when the Holy Spirit was given, it does...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 26, 2017
Follow Us Shavuot 2017 begins at sunset on May 30, 2017. Sunset is the earliest possible definition of night/evening. It is the time when the sun sets below the horizon. Shavuot is a one-day feast in Israel and a two-day feast elsewhere. Therefore, Shavuot ends at...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 22, 2017
Follow Us [Watch Video Below] We know that we are to give of our time, talents, and treasures to the Lord. But there’s another “t” that should be included. The fourth “t” is “testimony.” We should always be ready to tell others about Jesus. 1 Pet 3:15 ...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 15, 2017
Follow Us [Watch video below.] Question People tell me I should be bold, but I’m not a very bold person. Aren’t we supposed to be gentle like doves when we talk to lost people? Answer How we witness to others is of great importance so this question...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 7, 2017
Follow Us There are many examples of God’s love for mankind. Of course, the first and foremost example is in God’s gift of Jesus to the world. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 28, 2017
Follow Us If God knows what I need, why should I pray? Just as the Bible is important for teaching us about who Jesus is, what He has done for us, and who we are in Him, so also is prayer a key part of building a deeper and abiding relationship with God. When we read...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 24, 2017
Follow Us Question I get a lot of Internet Forwards about God, the Bible and faith. Should I forward them? Is this a good way to share my faith? Answer Knowledge of God’s truths is necessary to determine if a forward is of value for learning about God, for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 17, 2017
Follow Us OBITUARIES Nisan 15, 33 A.D. Crucified: Jesus of Nazareth, a Controversial Rabbi Jesus of Nazareth died Friday, Nisan 14 on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha the place of the skull. The cause of his death was loss of blood due to crucifixion that was...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 14, 2017
Follow Us [Watch Video Below] We read the accounts of the crucifixion in the Bible and we often see it portrayed in movies and videos. The day in which Jesus was crucified was a day of darkness and death— and it seems to be anything but “good.” The...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 12, 2017
Follow Us [Watch the Video Below: The Hope of Easter] [Read Reason #1 for a Thursday Crucifixion: Jesus’ words in the article Was Jesus crucified on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday?] Two More Reasons a Thursday Crucifixion Fits with What the Bible Teaches If you...
