Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Few of us would make the wrath of God our first choice for a Bible study. Yet God's prophets thundered words of His judgment to the people of their day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists the first of seven different ways that God judged Israel. God's warnings to the nations have not changed. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God doesn't ignore national sins. America's moral decline includes indifference to God, acceptance of witchcraft, and false religiosity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges the church to be a faithful witness amid our generation's spiritual darkness. The lost stumble blindly, unaware they're actually searching for Jesus. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Sometimes it seems that evil keeps winning—not only around us but also nationally. Some ask: "Is God still in control?" In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us seven examples of sins that God will hold a country accountable for. There will be a day of reckoning for both humanity and the nations. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Sometimes God's providence may seem counterproductive or clash with our plans. But God has our best in mind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three insights about God's sovereign purpose for nations and even individuals. Will we trust His wisdom even when we don't understand His ways? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Despite human and demonic forces at play, nations ultimately rise and fall by God's will. Nebuchadnezzar learned this when God humbled him for seven years. In this message from the book of Daniel, Pastor Lutzer examines three assertions about God's providence among the nations. We can trust that God is working for our good. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Where is history headed? God Himself determines the times and boundaries of nations to lead people to seek Him. In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Lutzer looks at God's ultimate purpose for the nations. Will seeing God's hand in history change how we interpret the headlines and our cultural roots? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Around the world today, nations are populated by the descendants of three of Noah's sons. When things seem to slip out of control, don't forget this: God is over all nations. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer walks us through the origin of the nations and the reason God scattered the people. Are we looking for Him? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our past sins and mistakes may seem unforgivable—even beyond redemption. But God gives extraordinary grace toward those who cannot save themselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes the dangerous myth that "God helps those who help themselves" by contrasting two approaches to grace. How can we receive grace? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Over 80% of Americans think the Bible says: "God helps those who help themselves." But it doesn't. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges a popular belief with the powerful truth about our need for new life, not self-improvement. What if surrender to the God who raises the dead is our path to spiritual breakthrough? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We were born to desire pleasure. But we shouldn't go for the lesser pleasures but the greater pleasures of delighting in God. In this message from Psalm 16, Pastor Lutzer identifies at least three thieves of our happiness in God. What if God's pleasures and our pleasures converge and become one and the same? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Does being a Christian mean we miss out on "all the fun"? This common lie deceives even believers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals the first of five truths that transform our understanding of pleasure—both ours and God's. Serving God and experiencing authentic pleasure aren't in opposition. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The pain and struggle of this world often seems senseless. But the providence of God—both bitter and sweet—unfolds even in life's darkest moments. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers four crucial questions about our free will and God's will. In the bitter providences, let's learn to worship and trust like never before. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some people think the Fall ruined God's plans. Was it in God's plan for Eve to pick that fatal fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us three links in God's interconnected purposes: creation, redemption, and consummation. Let's unlock the key to God's redemptive purposes. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God knows everything. For some, this might be terrifying but for others it's comforting. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer harmonizes four beliefs about God's knowledge, like tuning a beautiful violin. Could we really trust a God who knows the end from the beginning? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some would think we act with our free will, then God responds with a countermove. But what does Scripture reveal about God's knowledge of the future? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how limiting God's knowledge weakens our trust in His Word and promises. Let's embrace the all-knowing God who holds our tomorrow. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all struggle to make sense of suffering and natural disasters in a broken world. The Bible says creation itself groans under the curse, waiting to participate in the ultimate redemption. In this message from Luke 13, Pastor Erwin Lutzer discusses this crucial question: What are the messages of natural disasters? What is God really saying? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many avoid calling disasters an "act of God," preferring to blame natural forces alone. Yet nature itself reveals both God's love and judgment in our fallen world. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three critical questions about God's sovereignty over creation. How should Christians understand God's role in natural disasters? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

If God judges each person based on what truth they knew, what, then, becomes of those who never learn about Jesus? In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives two decisive conclusions about God's justice for those of different religions. His answer reveals why Christianity stands alone—through Christ, salvation is a gift we cannot buy. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God ultimately judges people according to the light they've received. So is God fair toward those who never hear the Gospel? In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines four critical questions about judgment, pluralism, and eternal destiny. Christianity stands unique—offering not a teacher, but the only sinless Savior who died for us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all worship something. We either worship the true God as He's revealed Himself, or we invent our own idols. In this message from Isaiah 55, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the popular "gods" of our day with the true and living God. The God who is mysteriously hidden is also the God who seeks us out. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

People today create their own views of God, selecting only the appealing attributes like a cafeteria. But God doesn't think like we do. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges six popular but unbiblical conceptions of God. Our understanding of God must align with Scripture's revelation—not our preferences about who we want Him to be. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Where is God amid tremendous injustice, abuse, and pain? He's with us. In this message from Matthew 27, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God suffered on the cross. No one else is at the center of the universe with a God who says, "I suffered for you and here is proof in the wounded hands of Jesus." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Modern views of God often make Him too human-like. But some Christians emphasize only certain aspects of His nature. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses three questions: "Can God suffer?" "Did God suffer?" and "Does God still suffer?" Let's discover why God experiences His emotions in harmony, not conflict. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In the Old Testament, sin was judged swiftly and severely. Today, it appears sin goes virtually unpunished. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies the crucial difference between the immediate physical judgments seen in biblical times and the future eternal judgment for us all. Is it actually safer to sin today? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many believe God has evolved from being harsh to becoming gentler and kinder. But God hasn't changed. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer shows how God Himself remains the same, but His administration has changed. Let's explore three contrasts between the Old and New Covenants that clarify this distinction. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many people think they can come to God on their own terms. To truly find Him, we must set aside our preconceptions and listen to what God Himself says. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer shows why we need the right mediator and the right sacrifice. Never assume it doesn't matter how we approach God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

There is no fear of God in this generation. Yet in our sinfulness and rebellion, the reality is we can never approach Him directly. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against both worshipping a false god and approaching the true God incorrectly. Nothing is more important than what we believe about God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

All four gospels document Jesus' death and resurrection. John's account shows how the risen Christ first appeared to Mary Magdalene. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights the honest and personal relationship she had with Jesus. Mary's journey from demon-possessed to daughter of God reveals Christ's transforming power. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Romans expertly executed Jesus, ensuring He was truly dead. Yet God's power prevailed, resurrecting His Son in glorious triumph. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer highlights Mary Magdalene, a woman prominent in Jesus' life. Consider the wonder of seeing your Savior alive again after witnessing His death! This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The central event in human history drew many kinds of responses. At the cross, the crowd jeered Jesus, the chief priests mocked Him, and His mother simply wept. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three profound implications from Jesus' sacrificial death. What if we bear personal responsibility for how we respond to Jesus' death? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Courts may pass sentence, but justice is not always done. For Jesus, show trials were held to give legitimacy to killing an innocent man. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three lessons from Jesus' response to injustice. A day is coming when every wrong in the universe will be made right. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In a perfect world, the court system examines facts and determines guilt or innocence. But after Jesus was arrested, He went before several so-called courts in rapid succession. In this message, Pastor Lutzer analyzes Jesus' six-phase trial: three Jewish and three Roman legal proceedings. How does injustice fit into the bigger picture of God's purposes? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many people live with guilt and regret, thinking they've paid their debt and are saved, but they aren't. Judas' betrayal of Jesus—perhaps history's greatest crime—filled even him with remorse. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three critical lessons from Judas' life. After all, remorse doesn't save anybody. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When Judas gave Jesus that fateful kiss, he was helping those who wanted to kill the Son of God. The enemies of Christ unwittingly made our redemption possible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three characteristics of Judas: his heart, mind, and will. How were both God and Judas involved in Jesus' betrayal? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Ancient Gethsemane trees bore silent witness to Jesus' agony in His darkest hour. None of us can ever fully fathom the agony that Jesus went through to redeem us. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer contemplates three life-changing applications from Jesus' anguished cries. The will of God isn't often the easiest path. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many of us have experienced depression, panic attacks, or emotional turbulence. Jesus experienced immeasurable agony in Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer explores Jesus' sorrow and plea in His final hours. Can we truly fathom Jesus' agony or, what's more, His incredible love for us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

How do we finish well in life? At the end of his life, Moses reflected on his own experiences, understanding their place in God's plan. In this message from Moses' Psalm 90, Pastor Lutzer makes three contrasts between humanity and God. May we pray, "Teach us to number our days." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Moses made a mistake. In his anger, this seasoned man of God failed to obey God's instructions. In this message from Numbers 20, Pastor Lutzer examines Moses' failure through three perspectives: Moses' view, Israel's experience, and God's response. All sin, no matter how big or small, has consequences. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Imagine uninterrupted fellowship in God's glory. Moses experienced this, but can we? In this message from 2 Corinthians 3, Pastor Lutzer shows that we now have greater opportunity, boldness, clarity, and transformation to behold God's glory than ever before. What if our prayers moved beyond requests to seeking God Himself? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many wonder if God will respond to our prayers. Yet believers pray to God who abundantly pardons and whose glory is the greatest gift of all. In this message from Exodus 33, Pastor Lutzer identifies three levels of Moses' intercession following Israel's idolatry. What if encountering God's glory deeply changed how we pray? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all have idol factories. Though Israel's "golden calf" was clearly an idol, the idols many of us have today aren't so clear cut. In this message from 1 Corinthians 10, Pastor Lutzer helps us identify our idols and how to get rid of them. What does it take to smash the idols of our hearts? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

People have always sought independence from God. While Moses met with God on Sinai, the Israelites forged an idol below to represent "God." In this message from Exodus 32, Pastor Lutzer examines five stages of idolatry through the story of the golden calf. What is it that leads people into idolatry? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all tend to magnify our good deeds, comparing ourselves favorably to others. But even though God knows our moral bankruptcy, He doesn't leave us to despair. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how God not only comes in holiness and power but also grace. Because of God's grace through Christ, we can come near to His presence. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Because God is holy and we are not, we should tremble. At Mount Sinai, the Israelites couldn't even touch the edge of the mountain without dying. In this message from Exodus 19, Pastor Lutzer highlights the revelation of God's unspeakable holiness and power in both His speech and His acts. How can we draw near to Almighty God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all face conflicts involving our children, churches, and circumstances beyond our control. In Exodus 17, Moses prayed on the hilltop while Joshua fought in the valley. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how our hilltop prayers can influence all kinds of outcomes down in the valley. We go forward in God's name. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Everyone is fighting some kind of battle. On their way to the Promised Land, Israel was attacked strategically and swiftly. In this message from Exodus 17, Pastor Lutzer exposes the strategy of Israel's enemies. What's our strategy for winning against the world, the flesh, and the devil? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Most of us have experienced bitterness in our lives. Through all our circumstances, God leads, directs, and guides us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes we're all impacted by two trees: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Eden and the tree on Calvary. Can we move from this moment of bitterness to the sweet provision of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The greater our dreams and hopes, the greater the possibility of deep bitterness and disappointment. It's God's intention that the disappointments in life not make us bitter, but make us better. In this message from Exodus 15, Pastor Lutzer captures three snapshots of Israel in the desert. Why did God lead them to the place of bitterness? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God doesn't abandon us, no matter what. Israel was trapped at the Red Sea but God provided a way of escape. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks three lessons about challenges we face, whether from following God or from our own mistakes. No matter the tight place we're in, there is still one good move we can make. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.