He (John the Baptist) said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, … Continue reading What Then Shall We Do?
Year: 2023
Make the Way of the Lord Straight
“During the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the … Continue reading Make the Way of the Lord Straight
With Whom He is Pleased
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I … Continue reading With Whom He is Pleased
Better is Open Rebuke
Proverbs 27 (select verses) 5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.12 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.17 Iron … Continue reading Better is Open Rebuke
Rebuke, Don’t Coddle the Wicked
“These also are sayings of the wise.Partiality in judging is not good.Whoever says to the wicked, ‘You are in the right,’will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,and a good blessing will come upon them.Whoever gives an honest answerkisses the lips.” (Proverbs 24:23-26 ESV) We live in … Continue reading Rebuke, Don’t Coddle the Wicked
Full of Lame Excuses
“He who loves purity of heart,and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,but he overthrows the words of the traitor.The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion outside!I shall be killed in the streets!’The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit;he with whom … Continue reading Full of Lame Excuses
Jesus Baby in a Manger
Jesus baby in a mangerTo so many He’s a stranger,Not a threat, though, not a danger,For He just lies in a manger. Jesus man of God in personMakes Himself God, His assertion,Does not give in to coercionFor He is God, that’s most certain! Jesus Christ, our living SaviorCrucified for our behaviors,For He granted us His … Continue reading Jesus Baby in a Manger
Celebrate Christ Every Day
Luke 2:25-35 ESV “Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen … Continue reading Celebrate Christ Every Day
Whoever is Being Led Astray
Proverbs 20 (select verses) 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 6 Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love,but a faithful man who can find? 9 Who can say, “I have made my heart pure;I am clean from my sin”? 22 Do not … Continue reading Whoever is Being Led Astray
When the Church is Not the Church
This will be more of a topical Bible study today, so I will be referring to multiple passages of Scripture. But I will begin with a definition of “church” (the ekklesia). From the Greek interlinear: “Properly, people called out from the world and to God, the outcome being the Church (the mystical body of Christ) … Continue reading When the Church is Not the Church
Run With It 