Haven Today

What’s the most common objection to Jesus being the promised Messiah of the Hebrew Scriptures? It’s not the resurrection, but a prophecy about the virgin birth in Isaiah chapter 7.

Can you be Jewish and Christian at the same time? For some, that question does not compute. But if you carefully read the Old Testament, the answer is clearly, “Yes!”

When we think about Jesus as the Messiah, we often turn to the four gospels. But Genesis is filled with Messianic promises that point us to Jesus as well.

Does the Jewish Bible point to Jesus? The Old Testament is filled with prophecies about the Messiah, but how does Jesus fulfill them?

Jesus was leaving. His disciples had seen him, he would not remain with them. He said it was better for them that he depart. And why was that? The answer came at Pentecost.

What is the disciple Thomas known for? If “doubting” comes to mind, that’s correct. Doubting is what he’s known for, yet this is unfair to his story. The outcome in Thomas’ life is quite the opposite.

After Jesus rose from the dead, he initially concealed his identity from several of his followers. The question is, “Why?”

The evidence of Christ’s resurrection is abundant and clear, but that alone cannot convince anyone. Something more is needed if we are to believe that Jesus is risen indeed.

If the cross of Christ was the end of the story; if Jesus had not been resurrected; then as the Apostle Paul said, “We are of all people most to be pitied.” But Christ was raised, and therefore, we ha

What was happening between the death and resurrection of Jesus? Few details are provided, except for one event that’s so important, all four Gospels testify to what happened.

The cross was a horror to all who beheld it. Most people turned their faces away. Yet, for the sake of the Gospel, we need to see. And not only us, but our children. How do you help a child behold the cross?

In this episode, David Wollen traces the storyline of Jesus on trial through all four Gospels.

From the triumphal entry to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, the week leading to the cross of Christ grew increasingly dark. It was only Jesus who knew resurrection Sunday was coming!

What began as the world’s darkest night gave way to its brightest day. I’m talking about how the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ turned our upside-down world right-side up.

What would you say if a loved one came to you and said, “I’m not sure I believe in Jesus anymore. I’m deconstructing”?Christians need to be equipped and ready to respond in a loving way.

Expressing spiritual doubt isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many with strong Christian faith can look back at a season when they wrestled spiritually with Bible in hand. We need to foster more of that.

Everyone is on a spiritual journey of some kind. In our modern context, the question is: where is truth found? Is it objective? Where can one find it? Sometimes it helps to hear another person’s story

Is going through a time of doubting the same as deconstruction? This crucial question has consequential implications.

The deconstruction movement seems to be growing; the tearing down of historic Christian faith, and truth in general. But thankfully, God’s Word is living and lighting the path of those who seek Him.

O for a thousand tongues to sing are lyrics from a hymn that captures the heart of a Christian overflowing with joy in Jesus. And it describes Joni Eareckson Tada as well.

Truth, authenticity, goodness, and beauty. We long for these, but for the next generation beauty may be their greatest longing. And by God’s grace, there is One who can satisfy their greatest longing.

On this episode, David Wollen shares the connection between the hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Philippians chapter 3 with a message about true faith and the sufficiency of Christ.

Hymns have been sung by the church for centuries to worship, teach the Bible, and to encourage the body. When you sing a great hymn, you’re almost certainly also preaching the gospel to yourself.

Whether at church, home, or in the car, Joni Earekson Tada says her family sang hymns all the time and everywhere. And she wants to encourage everyone to do the same.

Jesus is more than enough to meet our every need. Even in our most desperate moments, He is able to fill us with true joy that only comes from Him.