Our Delight is in the Word of God

Psalms 1:1-2 ESV “Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night.” If we are blessed of the Lord, what does that mean? … Continue reading Our Delight is in the Word of God

The Equipping of the Saints

Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to … Continue reading The Equipping of the Saints

And It is My Prayer

Philippians 1:9-11 ESV “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and … Continue reading And It is My Prayer

Called of God to One Hope

Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” What or who is this “one body”? What or who … Continue reading Called of God to One Hope

Day by Day

Walking with Jesus day by day,Reading His word, to Him do pray,Asking of Him what I should say,Encouraging others in His name. Helping a brother who’s in need,Serving a sister, grace to feed,Sharing the gospel, plant to seed,Following Jesus, let Him lead. Caring for others, with them shareRiches of blessings to be awareFor those who’re … Continue reading Day by Day

To Which You Have Been Called

Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” What does … Continue reading To Which You Have Been Called

Far More Abundantly Than We Think

Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” What does it mean that Jesus Christ is … Continue reading Far More Abundantly Than We Think

People Loving the Darkness

John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading People Loving the Darkness

Love of Christ Surpasses Knowledge

The Apostle Paul had just finished talking about how he was made a minister of the gospel of Christ according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given him by the working of God’s power. He was extremely humbled by God’s call upon his life, for he had previously been a persecutor and a … Continue reading Love of Christ Surpasses Knowledge

The Working of His Power

Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and … Continue reading The Working of His Power