The Bible gives many names to the devil. He is called the serpent, the dragon, the deceiver, the father of lies, and most often, Satan. But one of the most troubling titles is “the accuser.” According to Revelation 12, Satan stands before God day and night, accusing Christians—people who follow Jesus.
This is unsettling because it shows that Satan is not only crafty and intelligent but also fully aware of our failures. He brings these sins before God, hoping to turn Him against us. It’s a fearful thought to imagine someone constantly pointing out our wrongs to God.
But the Bible gives us a clear and powerful answer in Romans 8. There, the apostle Paul tells us that “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Paul later asks, “Who is it that condemns?” And the answer is, not Jesus—He is the one who made us right with God. And not God—His justice has already been satisfied by Christ’s sacrifice.
The story of Job shows Satan trying to accuse and test a faithful man. Yet even though Job suffered, Satan couldn’t break him. In the end, Job’s trust in God grew stronger.
Even though the devil never stops accusing, he cannot truly condemn us. That power belongs to God alone, and through Christ, we are safe. Consider, Romans 8:1 tells us, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” That is our promise and our peace.
In today’s world, it’s common for young mothers to take jobs outside the home. Many do this to help meet financial needs, especially when money is tight. Others may have different personal reasons. Still, the Bible gives clear direction. In Titus 2:4-5, Paul encourages young women to love their husbands and children, to live wisely and purely, and to be busy at home, kind, and respectful to their husbands.
This guidance isn’t meant to be harsh or rigid, but it does give priority to the home. While it doesn’t say a woman can never work outside the house, it does show that her main focus should be her family—supporting her husband, caring for her children, and creating a home filled with peace and spiritual focus.
Of course, life doesn’t always go as planned. A woman may lose her husband through death or divorce, or the family may face sudden financial hardship. In such cases, she may need to work to provide for her household. But even then, the long-term goal remains—to make the home a place where love, faith, and family are at the centre.
Scripture sets the standard, but God also sees each person’s situation with compassion and wisdom.
Some people say they are “led by the Holy Spirit,” but not everyone means the same thing when they use that phrase. This idea comes directly from Galatians 5:18, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.”
So, what does that mean?
Some think being led by the Spirit is a feeling or special guidance that only a few Christians receive from time to time. However, that’s not what the Apostle Paul was teaching. He was making a clear statement about a believer’s identity. When someone is led by the Spirit, they are no longer under the law’s judgement. That means they are not trying to earn salvation by following rules—they now live under the Spirit’s direction and power.
If you are a follower of Christ, the Holy Spirit lives inside you. Your body becomes His temple. The Spirit helps you feel close to God, calls out to the Father through you, shows you when you’ve done wrong, and helps you understand the Bible. He also moves you to live in a way that pleases God.
Being led by the Spirit isn’t something that happens sometimes—it’s the way of life for all true believers. Without the Spirit, a person is still under the law’s curse, trying to be saved by good deeds, and without real spiritual strength. But with the Spirit, believers have both freedom and power.
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In his sermon on Mark chapters 9 through 11, Dr. McGee begins by examining the Transfiguration in Mark 9, highlighting Mark’s detailed account and suggesting it reveals Christ’s perfect humanity rather than primarily his deity, which is John’s focus. He connects this event to Peter’s later testimony as an eyewitness of Christ’s power and coming. Dr. McGee explains Jesus taking Peter, James, and John to the mountain, not as favoritism, but perhaps due to their spiritual immaturity. The appearance of Moses and Elijah signifies the law and the prophets testifying to Jesus. Despite this glory, the disciples fail to cast out a demon at the foot of the mountain, illustrating the contrast between heavenly glory and earthly struggles. Dr. McGee emphasizes that the Transfiguration itself doesn’t save; it points towards the necessity of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Continuing in Mark 9, Dr. McGee interprets the disciples’ failure as a reflection of the church’s present-day ineffectiveness in a world he describes as troubled and even “demon possessed”. He criticizes the church for engaging in various activities while neglecting the primary task of bringing people to Jesus. Jesus’ rebuke of a “faithless generation” and his statement “bring him unto me” are central to this point. The disciples’ subsequent inability to cast out the demon is attributed to a lack of prayer. Dr. McGee also touches upon Jesus’ second announcement of his death and resurrection, the disciples’ misunderstanding and argument about greatness, and Jesus’ teaching against a sectarian spirit after John forbids an outsider from casting out demons in Jesus’ name. He notes Jesus’ stern warning against offending little ones and his direct teaching about hell.
Moving into Mark 10, Dr. McGee discusses marriage and divorce, noting the Pharisees’ attempt to entrap Jesus. Jesus shifts the focus from divorce back to God’s original design for marriage as a union of one flesh created at the beginning. He explains that divorce was permitted due to the “hardness of your heart” but was not God’s ideal. Dr. McGee addresses adultery in the context of remarriage and clarifies why Mark’s account of divorce differs slightly from Matthew’s, considering Mark’s Roman audience. He then examines the blessing of the little children, highlighting their importance and suggesting adults should embrace a childlike faith. The encounter with the Rich Young Ruler is analyzed as an example of someone relying on outward obedience to the law while lacking a true relationship with God, hindered by his wealth. Jesus’ teaching on the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom is explained, emphasizing that salvation comes through God, not human effort or riches.
Finally, in Mark 10 and 11, Dr. McGee addresses Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem, including his repeated predictions of his death and resurrection. He interprets James and John’s request for positions of power and Jesus’ response about those places being prepared by God. The core of Jesus’ mission is emphasized: to minister and give his life as a ransom for many. Dr. McGee briefly mentions the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Transitioning to Mark 11, he describes Jesus’ public entry into Jerusalem as a presentation of himself as the Messiah, which ultimately led to rejection. He suggests this entry occurred over three days and was not a triumphal procession in the worldly sense. The cursing of the fig tree is interpreted as a symbol of Israel’s fruitless religious outward appearance. The cleansing of the temple is depicted as Jesus purging a corrupt religious system. This event leads to a discourse on the power of prayer through faith in God, clarifying that this power is for spiritual strength rather than literal miracles, and emphasizing the importance of forgiveness. The sermon concludes with Jesus’ skillful handling of the chief priests and elders who question his authority, using a counter-question about John the Baptist to silence them.
Many Christians wrestle with sin throughout their lives. At times, this fight leads to moments of deep sorrow, and even painful failure. Some passages in the Bible can feel especially heavy during these times—Hebrews 10:26 is one of them. It warns that if someone continues to sin willfully after knowing the truth, there is no longer a sacrifice that can take away those sins. Instead, what remains is the dreadful certainty of judgment and a consuming fire for those who stand against God.
This warning in Hebrews is not aimed at Christians who struggle and repent, but at a specific group: Jews who had heard the gospel, understood its message, and may have even agreed with it intellectually—but never truly committed to Christ. They were still holding on to their old religious practices, unwilling to let go and trust in Jesus fully.
The entire book of Hebrews urges these individuals to take that final step. The message is clear: once you know the truth about Jesus and still choose to walk away, there is no other path to forgiveness. There is no backup plan. Rejecting Christ means rejecting the only hope of salvation.
Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
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