Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

If the drama of the Scriptures were a play, it would have two acts, the Old and New Testaments. The central theme is that of a sacrifice. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the basis of our redemption: God's integrity, His redemption, and even His humiliation. Why don't we need to sacrifice on an altar anymore? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

No playwright could dream of a story so wonderful. After years of silence from God, Jesus, the Christ, bursts onto the scene in this drama of redemption. In this message, Pastor Lutzer surveys three ways in Matthew's genealogy that Christ fulfills God's promises. God's grand and beautiful plan is finally revealed. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God set apart the nation of Israel to bring Him glory among the nations. But the Old Testament recounts how many lost sight of God's grand purpose. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three reasons why our lives should be changed by Israel's story. What can we learn from the history surrounding the Temple Mount? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Old Testament is made of many genres: prophecy, history, law, and wisdom literature. We should study with those types of categories in mind. In this flyover of the Old Testament, Pastor Lutzer focuses on the Temple periods when God scattered and then brought His people back. Throughout the Bible, God would keep saving a remnant of His people. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many Christians feel lost when they open the pages of Scripture. We often struggle to read through the entire Bible, getting stuck in Leviticus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the Bible's major theme from Creation to Israel's exile. Let's capture a big-picture view of the whole Bible that is life-transforming. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our sins have separated us—all of us—from God. But our Lord put in motion a plan to redeem all who believe in Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection. In this message, Pastor Lutzer leads us on a whirlwind tour from Genesis to the book of Daniel. We'll not only see the seriousness of sin but also the redemptive power of God's grace. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Imagine enjoying perfect health, holy unity, and unhindered worship, serving God together into "the ages of the ages." Everything will be good, perfect, and beautiful. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the features and the privileges of the holy city. Who will dwell in the holy city—the New Jerusalem? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all long for home. When the New Jerusalem descends from heaven, it will be the forever home of the redeemed from all the ages. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes what will not be in heaven and who will be welcomed. Imagine God dwelling with us throughout all eternity. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Bible teaches that there is an ultimate lake of fire where unbelievers will go. But why will unbelievers be judged this way? In this message from Revelation 20, Pastor Lutzer offers clear teaching on the basis for eternal judgment away from God's presence and glory. Let's learn about God's perfect judgment, and His perfect grace. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The idea of final judgment offends many people. They can't conceive that God would send anyone to an everlasting hell. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a sobering look at what the Bible teaches about the final destiny of all who never believed in Jesus for salvation. We don't rule the world—God does. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

From bumper stickers to video talks, everybody wants "world peace." While sin, Satan, and the world's system seem to prevail, Christians have the hope of Christ's coming rule. In this message from Revelation 20, Pastor Lutzer identifies key characteristics of the thousand-year reign of Christ. The Prince of peace will reign. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

At the end of the Tribulation, Jesus returns to Earth to rule for 1,000 years. This is the Millennial Kingdom. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus establishes His earthly kingdom. Even with unprecedented access to the King of kings, many will still side with Satan for one final rebellion at the end of the Millennium. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Soon Jesus will appear in radiant glory, exerting absolute authority. Descending from heaven, He will slay His enemies with the sword from His mouth and set up His kingdom over the whole earth. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer considers the person of Jesus returning in glory. Are we prepared for His coming? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The return of Jesus in glory will demand the attention of every eye on earth. History will culminate in one spectacular appearance. In this message from Zechariah 14, Pastor Lutzer shows the results of Christ's bodily return. What will be happening on earth when Jesus appears? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The book of Ezekiel prophesies that many nations will come to destroy Israel, led by a nation from the north. God will neutralize this attempt and pour out his judgment on the attackers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the sovereignty, the terror, and the mercy of God. When the King destroys the nations, the stage is set for the return of Christ. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Despite having overwhelming military superiority over Israel, this attack will be terminated by the hand of God. He promises to defend his people and destroy the nations that seek their annihilation. This is an amazing story of Bible prophecy which will come to pass in God's timing. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Bible tells us that God is long-suffering. He withholds His rightful judgment for a time but not forever. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes an honest look at what's ahead for a world that has rejected Jesus. Numerous judgments of God will fall on the earth, but even then, people will not repent. his month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

While there's much suffering in our world today, the Great Tribulation will bring unparalleled suffering. When God's judgment rains down at the end times, people will beg for relief, but still rebel against God. In this message from Matthew 24, Pastor Lutzer points to the signs of the Tribulation. Are the signs of the Tribulation for us today? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In the end times, the world will be controlled by the anti-Christ. But the King of kings will only tolerate a rival for a short season. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders three life-changing lessons from Revelation 13: the need for discernment, the sovereignty of God, and the assurance of salvation. Jesus will vanquish the anti-Christ. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Bible speaks about a future anti-Christ, a great world leader who seeks and receives the worship of mankind. He will deceive the nations and set himself up against the Lordship of Christ. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer provides an overview of the anti-Christ's career. How will he mimic and rival the real Jesus? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Weddings are memorable. When the redeemed from every age and every culture gather at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, it will be a dinner like no other. Pastor Lutzer exalts Jesus as the focus of the feast and the servant of His bride, the church. What a glorious day when the King marries His bride! This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In Revelation 19, a voice from God's throne says, "Blessed are those who are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!" All believers are invited. In this message, Pastor Lutzer walks through the stages of a wedding in biblical times, reflecting on Jesus' relationship with His church. How might we live differently because we're invited? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Christians will give an account to Christ for everything we do. Jesus will judge fairly—every argument, unkind word, and impure motive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two implications for believers' daily lives. What if our lives reflected the reality that we will stand before Christ one day? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

One day, all believers in Christ will stand before Him to give an account of what we've done with our lives. Even the motives of our hearts will be judged. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer notes the characteristics of the judgment day of Christ. In view of this judgment as Christians, shouldn't our lives look different? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When Jesus returns to the earth, the dead in Christ will rise first. We can only imagine what it will be like on that glorious day when Christ the King returns for us. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explores the sequence of events at Christ's coming in the clouds. This is our Christian hope. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

With apocalyptic themes capturing our imaginations in movies and books, it's easy to despair. But as Christians, we can anticipate the end of days with hope. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lays out the views of the tribulation as we anticipate the coming of Christ. How are we preparing to meet Jesus? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

There's no one too far gone for God, even when we are determined to hold out. In Luke 15, the prodigal son was reduced to eating with pigs before he considered returning home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares stories of hope from the lives of real prodigals. What does it take for a prodigal to reverse directions? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Even a loved and nurtured child can grow up to be a prodigal. When we're living in sin, we become lost in an illusion of control. In this message, Pastor Lutzer counts the steps that take prodigals in the wrong direction. Jesus' story of the original prodigal can bring hope to anyone far from God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When a parent loses their moral influence, the effects are sobering. This was evident in King David's dysfunctional family. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five warnings from the life of David's rebellious son, Absalom. What leads someone to return home in repentance? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Prodigals often persist in their rebellion, even though they might wish they never left. Fueled by King David's sin and passivity, Absalom embodies a prodigal who goes against his father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares insights from Absalom's vengeful life. Even with our hardened hearts, can the Spirit lead prodigals home? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

There are powerful Bible promises we can, and should, stake our lives on. How do we discern which of God's promises are for us? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three lessons about the application of God's promises. Whatever struggles or conflict we might face, God's promises are stronger. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many of us pray without taking much risk. In the middle of a waning battle, Joshua asked—in faith—for God to make the sun stand still. In this message from Joshua 10, Pastor Lutzer paints the context of Joshua's prayer, relating it to our daily lives. Is it possible for a Christian to live without fear and by God's promises? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God uses bad decisions to teach us what we could never learn any other way. Joshua made a bad deal with the Gibeonites, but God used it for the long-term benefit of His people. In this message from Joshua 9, Pastor Lutzer shares three encouraging lessons about bad decisions. God stands ready to help us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many of us are stuck with the after-effects of a bad move we made. During the conquest of Canaan, Joshua made a poor call without consulting God, and how he dealt with it can help us with our bad choices. In this message from Joshua 9, Pastor Lutzer guides us to what God can do with our messes and their consequences. God can make the best of a bad decision. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many of us keep our sins a secret, feeling sure we can contain the damage. Yet when Achan stole, the people of Israel suffered as a whole. In this message from Joshua 7, Pastor Lutzer warns against managing our sins rather than confessing and forsaking them. God takes sin seriously. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Spiritual mountaintops can be followed by deep valleys, especially when we allow sin to remain hidden. Fresh from taking Jericho, Joshua suffered a humiliating defeat at Ai. In this message from Joshua 7, Pastor Lutzer analyzes three relationships, helping us to understand the intricate web of sin. It's time we gave up our hidden sins. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Israel marched around Jericho's walls, because God's purpose was to prove to them that only He had caused the victory. They patiently waited on God, and the victory was won through His power. In this message from Joshua 6, Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can see beyond the walls in front of us to God. What are we focusing on? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

How do we react when faced with an obstacle in our lives? Joshua reached a pivotal point when he faced an impregnable city. In this message from Joshua 6, Pastor Lutzer shows how God leads us to a winning battle through complete reliance on Him. Pivotal points will display God's faithfulness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

At Gilgal, the Israelites found renewal and got right with God. More importantly, they saw their physical challenges for what they really were: spiritual battles. In this message from Joshua 5, Pastor Lutzer shows us how to prepare for spiritual conflict. We can face our battles with a clean heart and a renewed sense of God's presence. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our circumstances and trials can squeeze the life out of us. After living in the wilderness and on the threshold of the Promised Land, Joshua needed a fresh cleansing from God. In this message from Joshua 4, Pastor Lutzer speaks from his heart to those who've backslidden, leaving their first love. We can experience God through remembrance and renewal. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We each need the Word of God for strength to face each day. Before stepping into the Promised Land, God commanded Joshua to meditate on God's law. In this message, Pastor Lutzer commends memorizing God's Word as we conquer the personal challenges God has set before us. Are we ready to take God's Word personally? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

There's no substitute for a good beginning. No matter the task or opportunity, how we start sets the tone for how we'll end up. In this message from Joshua 1, Pastor Lutzer shows two of Israel's false securities which kept them from entering the promised land. What is standing between us and God's priorities? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

No more poignant image of human love can come to mind than a mother with her child. Divine love is captured in God the Father sending His Son for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three kinds of mothers who love unconditionally. Isn't that exactly what Jesus has done for us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Human love is typically based on the person being loved. But we often associate our mothers with a greater, sacrificial love. In this message from Luke 6, Pastor Lutzer observes the key distinction between divine love and human love. Christ is the ultimate expression of God's selfless love. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We look for significance everywhere. Possessions, fame, and attractiveness promise it, but only God can meet this need. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes key reasons people matter in God's eyes. God confers significance onto us, and as a part of His body, we matter to others. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

People crave significance. We all want our short lives to matter. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three passages of Scripture which unveil what it means to be significant where it really counts. Christians can't confer significance on anyone, but we know the message that can. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We were made to belong. Humans are social creatures who live in communities, families, and nations. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer shows how God brings us together through the blood of Christ in a unity available nowhere else. Where in the world do Christians get all that love? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Loneliness is a terrible companion. We all want to belong; in fact, we were created by God to belong. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three figures of speech Paul uses to show the unity of God's people. This is good news for a world that is divided in so many ways. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Darkness and depression are all around us. War, economic stress, and politics can deplete our sense of hope. In this message from 1 Peter, Pastor Lutzer gives three certainties which give us a lasting hope: the resurrection, future rewards, and Christ's return. In a world full of despair, we have an anchor for the soul. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In a divided and confused world, there are few reasons to hope. But in a broken world, Christians are a people of hope, offering a lasting gift we simply cannot live without. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three components of biblical, lasting hope. Where do we look for hope? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.