Luke 12:4-7 ESV “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not … Continue reading Fear Not! Trust the Lord!
Year: 2021
We’re Called According to His Purpose
Jeremiah 1:4-9 ESV “Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “’Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’ “Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I … Continue reading We’re Called According to His Purpose
Beware the Spreading Influence of Evil
Luke 12:1-3 ESV “In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be … Continue reading Beware the Spreading Influence of Evil
Subtle Messages Intended to Deceive
Let Brotherly Love Continue Hebrews 13:1 ESV “Let brotherly love continue.” What is brotherly love? It isn’t just for men. It is the love that we, as followers of Jesus Christ, are to have for one another. And how are we to love one another? Affectionately? Properly, yes, but not only with affection. This love … Continue reading Subtle Messages Intended to Deceive
But I Do Not Swerve
Psalms 119:153-160 ESV “Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your … Continue reading But I Do Not Swerve
They Persecute with Evil Purpose
With my Whole Heart Psalms 119:145-146 ESV “With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.” My heart is my inner self, my mind, my will, my soul, and the core or the essence of who I … Continue reading They Persecute with Evil Purpose
Do we Long to Obey our Lord?
My Soul Keeps Them Psalms 119:129-131 ESV “Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.” Some people have this idea that under the New Covenant we don’t have to … Continue reading Do we Long to Obey our Lord?
The Righteous Live by Faith
The Gospel of Jesus Christ Romans 1:16-17 ESV “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, … Continue reading The Righteous Live by Faith
This Calls for Wisdom
Revelation 13:15-18 ESV “And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both … Continue reading This Calls for Wisdom
Are We Ashamed of Jesus Christ?
The Gospel Simplified Luke 9:23 ESV “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me’.” If someone would ask you to tell the gospel message in one verse or in one sentence, to me, this would be it, for it … Continue reading Are We Ashamed of Jesus Christ?
Run With It 