Earlier this morning the Lord Jesus had me write on Matthew 11:7-10,16-19, but he had me skip over verses 11-15 because this is another whole subject. And so I am going to write about this one now. And I am including verse 10 here to give it context. For the passage is primarily about John … Continue reading Advancing the Kingdom of God
Year: 2023
Judging by the Culture
Matthew 11:7-10,16-19 ESV As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' … Continue reading Judging by the Culture
When in the Stillness of This Moment
September 26, 2011 I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery. And yet, God was not pleased with them, because they did not … Continue reading When in the Stillness of This Moment
The Charge He Entrusts to Us
1 Timothy 1:18-20 ESV “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I … Continue reading The Charge He Entrusts to Us
Appointed to His Service
1 Timothy 1:12-17 ESV “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for … Continue reading Appointed to His Service
Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine
1 Timothy 1:1-7 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at … Continue reading Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine
Do Not Boast About Tomorrow
Proverbs 27 (select verses) 1 “Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.” To boast is to brag, or it is to make a claim to, to declare, to pride yourself on what you have planned, or on what you believe you are going to accomplish, or on how … Continue reading Do Not Boast About Tomorrow
Incorruptible Love
Ephesians 6:23-24 ESV “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.” What kind of peace is this? What kind of love is this? What kind of faith is this? What kind of … Continue reading Incorruptible Love
Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 2
*This is a continuation of what began in Part 1, but the Scripture passage and the questions are the same so that we have the same context: Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able … Continue reading Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 2
Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 1
Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 1
Run With It 