Since we can’t gather for Equip tonight, Pastor Trav is answering 5 submitted questions in a 30-minute segment called, “Ask Pastor Trav.” Enjoy! 5 Questions If Jesus died on Friday, then shouldn’t he have come back on Monday? Why would God not listen to my prayers? Can you lose your salvation? Why was Moses not …
It’s Monday morning. We have an international pandemic on our hands, and I don’t know what to do. As an individual, husband, dad, pastor, and friend, I feel like many want me to provide answers. Some I have, but others I don’t. I’m an extremely optimistic pastor. I have faith in God. I know he …
The Bible is not a collection of disconnected, moralistic stories. It is the one overarching story of how the cross of Christ will rescue a fallen people. OLD TESTAMENT SECTIONS Creation– God created the world out of nothing. Fall– Mankind rebelled against God. Flood– God punished sin. Covenant– God made a covenant with Abraham’s family. Placement– …
In times of joy or fear, the Book of Psalms is a great place to read, study, memorize, recite, and pray. They help teach us how to speak back to God. Have you ever wondered out of the 150 psalms which ones are the most popular? According to trends provided by Google analytics, these are …
And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ All things are possible for one who believes” (Mark 9:23). Do you really believe that God can fix that broken situation in your life? You know that one that you have tried everything and still run up against the wall? You believe that God used to do those …
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” -Matthew 16:15 The Meaning of the New Testament The Bible is made up of two units – the Old Testament and the New Testament. “Testament” means covenant, so the first section of the Bible describes the Old Covenant, while the second section describes …
I’m often surprised by storms. Whether they are unexpected turns in the weather or unanticipated changes in life, I am often taken aback and unprepared. Jesus has never been surprised by a storm. In fact, he always knows about them and sometimes leads us through them anyway. In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus encourages his disciples to …
As a pastor, I have been asked this question numerous times during my time in ministry: how do mentally ill people get to heaven? While it is often worded in different ways, it normally comes from a concerned person who has watched a family member suffer from mental illness. While nearing or following a death, …
Proverbs is an incredible book in the Bible, but it is unique among them. Out of the 66 books compiling the Old and New Testament, none is exactly like the Book of Proverbs. #1. Proverbs are more scattered than sequential. There are some sections that go together, but the majority of the book is one …
If you want to start reading the Bible, you might be unsure of where to begin. Let me introduce you to a feasible plan that can help you get started.