Posts by Kyle Rye
An Unethical Parable?
One of the most intriguing and confusing parables of Jesus is the Parable of the Shrewd Manager. On the surface, this parable praises a manager for what appears to be unethical business practices, but when you dig deeper, you’ll discover it is a parable with a powerful message about preparedness.
More Than Your Doubts
The most famous doubter of all time is a guy named Thomas. Why did he express doubt in Jesus’ resurrection? More importantly, how did Jesus treat him when he expressed doubt?
Why Does God Allow Evil?
When tragedy strikes as it did at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024, how do we reconcile the existence of God with the presence of evil?
Is Laziness A Sin?
What is laziness? Is it simply an unwillingness to work or exert energy? Or is it something more? More importantly, is laziness a biblical issue? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about laziness.
Fixing the Unfixable
In Luke 8:26-39, we read about Jesus’ encounter with a demon-possessed man. The demon-possessed guy was someone that the world would identify as broken. How might we relate to this demon-possessed man, and what’s the lesson we should learn from Jesus’ interaction with him?
At the Foot of the Cross
When you read the account of the crucifixion, you’ll discover that several different groups and/or individuals were present at the foot of the cross. There were the onlookers, the soldiers, the disciples, and even a couple of criminals. If you were there that day, with which group would you have been associated? Read this article to find out.
What If Jesus Wrote a Letter to You?
In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus authored letters to 7 different churches. Some churches were praised by Jesus. Some churches were criticized by Jesus. These letters reveal that Jesus is intimately aware of and deeply concerned about what is happening among His people. And it begs the question: what would Jesus say if He wrote a letter to you today?
“Behold your mother”
While Jesus hung on the cross, we’re told that his mother, Mary, a few other women, and “the disciple whom he loved” were all standing nearby. Upon seeing them, “he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’” (John 19:26-27). In this article, we explore why Jesus assigned the care of His mother to one of His disciples and what that teaches us.
Oblivious to Jesus
Jesus’ first resurrection appearance was to Mary Magdalene, but she initially didn’t even recognize Him. Why would somebody who was present for the crucifixion and burial of Jesus and a witness to the pronouncement of the angels that He was alive be oblivious to Him when He appeared?
The Embarrassment Saving Miracle
Throughout His ministry, Jesus performed many miracles. Some provided life-saving remedies for incurable medical conditions, some rescued people from the crippling bondage of demon possession, and some brought loved ones back from the dead. But His very first miracle was not as dire or complex as any of these. Why, then, is it so significant?
Fully Involved
Have you ever heard the phrase “fully involved”? For many, that phrase refers to whether or not you want all of the fixings on your sandwich at Firehouse Subs. However, that phrase actually comes from the world of firefighting. But how does it apply to discipleship?
Who Is Jesus?
Jesus asked His disciples the most important question man will ever answer. He asked, “Who do you say that I am?” This question only has one right answer, which means that it matters who we say Jesus is. But do we really know who Jesus is? It may help to consider all the names, titles, and descriptions associated with Jesus throughout the Bible.