Germany’s Catholic sexual abuse scandal is widening. Close to 100 priests and members of the laity have been suspected of abuse in recent years. However, the Catholic church has tried to ignore or downplay the abuse. At the same time, the euro is coming under attack, and its very survival is questioned. What does this all mean in the light of biblical prophecy?

Baptized members of God’s Church are commanded to partake annually of the Passover, but they are cautioned not to do so in an unworthy manner. They must first examine themselves very carefully and in a brutally honest way. This message gives several areas for individual evaluation.

Why is the commandment to honor our parents so important in God’s eyes? What are the consequences for us and others when we don’t keep this commandment? Would God really utterly destroy this earth if family relationships were not restored at least to some degree?

Is our calling by God just a random chance or does God have something more in store for us?  Do we take advantage of the opportunities we have been given?  We must seek God’s Will on a daily basis in order to achieve the great chance at redemption given to His followers.

Paul uses the example of running a race to explain how we, as Christians, should diligently seek the goal set before us. The question is, are we just going along for the ride, or are we willing to seek the prize–doing whatever it takes to win?

What is mercy? Why is it important to God? How are we to show mercy? Did Jesus, as a Man, have to learn how to show mercy? Why is He today our merciful High Priest? How can we become merciful or full of mercy, as our Father in Heaven is merciful? Why does God say that some will be judged without mercy?

Prophecy is commonly understood to be a prediction of the future that has been divinely inspired. However, both true and false prophecies exist, and, for us, what is important is to discern the difference.