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Tucked into one of the most familiar stories in the entire New Testament is a testimony of God using the insignificant to provide for His people. God often uses people we would least expect to demonstrate His grace. In God’s provision is the story of both His love and our need to trust in Him when we are tested in our faith. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights the provision and love of God in...

A man named Jesus had shown up in the land of Israel claiming to be the Messiah. Others had come before. Even more would come later. Was it possible that this man was worthy of the trust of the Hebrew people? Or, was He just a lunatic that needed to be dismissed? The answer was found in the words of Jesus. The Lord called for the people to believe in Him. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights t...

Psalm 103 is a hymn of praise to God that overflows from a heart supremely devoted to the Lord. David surveyed the love and compassion of God towards His people. Believers can rest on the promise that God is keeping watch of His own. He defends them. He will step in and intervene. God will restore justice to the earth. David explained that God revealed Himself to Moses and the people of Israel as...

Jerusalem was in a state of disrepair. Work on rebuilding the Temple of God by the Hebrew people had already come to a standstill. The Prophet Daniel mourned the present condition that the people of God found themselves in. This faithful servant turned to God in prayer, leaving us with a remarkable example and tremendous insight into the battles of the angelic realm. Daniel 10 pulls back the curta...

Daniel 10 pulls back the curtain to reveal a scene that is unlike any other recorded text in the Word of God. Angels fought with the forces of darkness for positions of influence with the kings that would rule over the people of God. Daniel himself was overtaken by this final vision. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio tackles Daniel 10:1-11 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for belie...

The Prophet Daniel received foundational instruction for understanding the program of God for the nation of Israel. Packed into a short message is a prophecy that accurately foretold the future of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah with remarkable precision. The words of Daniel 9 are intended to strengthen our faith in God’s Word. Unfortunately, the clarity provided by God is often missed or...

The Prophet Daniel received foundational instruction for understanding the program of God for the nation of Israel. Packed into a short message is a prophecy that accurately foretold the future of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah with remarkable precision. The words of Daniel 9 are intended to strengthen our faith in God’s Word. Unfortunately, the clarity provided by God is often missed or...

Religion had stifled faith in God within the nation of Israel, but the need for hope would be met in Jesus. The Son of God claimed to be able to generate resurrection life by His spoken Word. His own resurrection authenticated His message as true, and is the guarantee of the greater harvest yet to come. Jesus is the answer to death and eternal separation from God. Will you take part in the resurre...

The name of Jesus is enough to bring worldwide division. Many people hate Him, deny His existence, or suggest that He never claimed to be God. This type of division and hatred is not new. The pages of the New Testament reveal that the Messiah of Israel had created a direct conflict with the Jewish men of religion. Like many today, their understanding of the Son was insufficient. Jesus was claiming...

The suffering in this present world has created desperate people who are in search of hope for a better tomorrow. A poor understanding of God and His grace has caused men to turn to the legalistic rules of religion. Nothing can replace learning to live in the grace of God. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to discover the principles set forth in John 5:1-15. Teaching God's Word a...

A desperate father raced against time. His son was facing death. Word had reached him that there was a man that could offer hope. Would Jesus come to Capernaum? The nobleman could not have expected what would happen next. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to discover the principles set forth in John 4:43-54. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one v...

The disciples had caught Jesus red-handed. He was talking with a Samaritan woman of questionable character. With His words, Christ had struck her heart. The testimony she left behind continues to gather fruit for eternal life. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to discover the principles set forth in John 4:27-42. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace...

The Messiah of Israel was face to face with a woman of notorious character. This Samaritan woman was well acquainted with sin. Her empty life had left her in shame. She desperately longed for something more. Centuries of history come to life in John 4:15-26. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to unlock the principles of true worship of God the Father. Teaching God's Word and advan...

Most students of the Bible know of the Samaritans. It would be impossible to read through the New Testament without encountering them. Despite the hatred between the Jews and the Samaritans, Jesus needed to go through Samaria. He had an appointment to keep with the woman at the well. Centuries of history come to life in John 4:1-14. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to unlock the...

Daniel had prayed for his people, but the answer to his prayer was completely unexpected. God chose to reveal to the seasoned prophet His plan for the nation of Israel. The Hebrew people would certainly be allowed to return to their land, but this was just the beginning. God would also deliver the people from the bondage of sin and usher in everlasting righteousness. Release from the oppression of...

He had created a stir in Israel like few in recent history. His message was uncompromising and bold. For those that followed him, there was little doubt that John had been sent by God. Why were others turning to follow another? This seemed unimaginable. What could it mean for the ministry of this great prophet of God? Wrapped up in this first century controversy is a battle that rages on today. At...

The greatest summary of God’s love that could ever be written is contained in the words of John 3:16. These are also some of the most well-known words from the entire Bible, but this doesn’t mean that most people know of His love. The Christian faith stands apart from the religions of the world because of God’s love. There is nothing we can do to earn it. We certainly don’t deserve it. Still, God...

The tribes of Israel stood guilty before their God. Daniel knew from the Law of Moses that God had kept His Word. Daniel didn’t blame God. Instead, he prayerfully confessed the righteousness of God. Daniel considered it more important for God to uphold His Word than it was for God’s people to escape the consequences of their sin. The Hebrew people had spurned the grace and mercy of God. Remarkably...

The Temple of God had become a barnyard. Those entrusted with its care stood guilty of fleecing the people. The religious authorities were not prepared for the Son of God to show up. The cleansing of the Temple by Jesus led to the opportunity to give a prophetic statement that the Temple of His Body would be raised up. This encounter resulted in faith. His disciples had their faith strengthened ye...

The stunning prophecy of God that came through Jeremiah revealed that Israel would be in captivity for a period of seventy years. The Prophet Jeremiah had been hauled off to Egypt. Somehow, the record of the prophecy had made its way from Egypt to Babylon. With the fall of Babylon and the rise of the Medo-Persian Empire, Daniel prayerfully studied the words of Jeremiah and came to the conclusion t...

The momentum in the second vision given to Daniel had been building. Terrifying details of the future had been revealed to the prophet Daniel with precision. But what did it all mean? The angel Gabriel provided the answers. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio unpacks this amazing prophecy and explains the fulfillment while giving us a glimpse of what is yet to come during the reign of the Antichrist. Co...

Daniel had received a second vision from God, but it left him wanting to know the timing of the desolation of the Temple of God. God used the Angel Gabriel to provide Daniel (and us) with the detailed answer. Unfortunately, this text has suffered greatly at the hands of men. By studying about Antiochus Epiphanes we get a preview of the Antichrist yet to come. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio unpacks...

In the second vision from God the Prophet was told of an arrogant man who would trample the Hebrew people. By studying about Antiochus Epiphanes we get a preview of the Antichrist yet to come. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio unpacks this amazing prophecy and shows how believers can understand these more difficult sections of God’s Word as the Lord intended. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of t...

The Prophet Daniel received a second vision from God. The terrifying details would overwhelm him. But what was the purpose of this revelation? Why would God lay out in detail years ahead of time what He would do with the nations of the world? Find the answers God wants you to know. Study Daniel 8:1-8 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing...

Some of the best planned weddings have turned into total disasters. This was almost the case in Cana until Jesus turned the water into wine. It may look like Jesus was just helping a young couple, but something much more significant was taking place. The events that transpired have direct ramifications on how we worship today. Study John 2:1-12 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the W...