God forces Peter to face his prejudices and surrender them to the Lord. Mankind has a history of prejudging others based on superficial characteristics. Instead God asks us to look at what is in the heart, accept our intrinsic value and rejoice in the uniqueness that makes us one of a kind.

Stephen is one of God’s overlooked, unsung heroes. But the New Testament is born because Stephen lives and dies for the glory of God. Being persecuted for our faith is the outward sign of convition when unbelievers reject Christ and His followers.

Every Christian will eventually be wounded in church. How do we heal? By recognizing Satan’s schemes, facing issues with honesty, comfort, forgiveness and love.

The four gospels present distinctive portraits of Christ: Jesus as King (Matthew), Jesus as Servant (Mark), Jesus as a Man (Luke) and Jesus as God (John). In the Old Testament, Christ is Creator and the Angel of the Lord.

The first part of the Hebrews seminar covers Christ’s role as king and priest after the order of Melchizedek. We are encouraged to grow up in the faith and encourage each other to stay the course.

Global outreach is not just for missionaries. Casas Church sent over 400 members on short-term trips this year. God has commissioned us to bring in His kingdom. Make your church a “sending church.”

Forgiveness is possible when we mourn the hurt we have received, understand the truth of what is happening and forgive the offender. We heal the hurts we have inflicted on others by a proper confession that equals the magnitude of the hurt.

The men and women of Hebrews 11 demonstrate dynamic faith which encourages and motivates us to follow their lead. In Hebrews 12, Christ inspires us to live out the Christian life faithfully and courageously.

It is important to reduce stress by setting a wise balance in this imbalanced world and by being proactive in preventing disease.

The book of Revelation is not intended to be mysterious. Its purpose is to unveil future events. Jesus is revealed in Revelation as the glorious coming king and judge. What does this mean to us? Our judgment is either behind us at the cross or still looming at the judgment seat of Jesus Christ when He returns.

Three categories of tests from God are described in Scripture. Temptations come to all believers from Satan. Trials are used by God to refine our faith and make us look like Jesus. Tests are dewsigned to reveal our whole-hearted devotion to God.

Faith is the secret ingredient to life that explains the extraordinary behaviors of ordinary people and the supernatural events that surround them.