“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.” … Continue reading Salvation Ready to Be Revealed
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My times with the Lord in His Word
I Set My Face Like Flint
“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 am only a youth.’ But … Continue reading I Set My Face Like Flint
God Chose the Weak and The Despised
“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low … Continue reading God Chose the Weak and The Despised
Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Select verses Proverbs 29 ESV 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,but blessed is he who keeps the law.19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a … Continue reading Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright
Select Verses Proverbs 29 ESV 1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,will suddenly be broken beyond healing.3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,but a righteous man sings and rejoices.10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is … Continue reading Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright
Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better … Continue reading Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?
Blessed are the Persecuted of God
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets … Continue reading Blessed are the Persecuted of God
Are You Just Playing Games?
John 10:22-30 NIV “Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ “Jesus answered, ‘I did tell … Continue reading Are You Just Playing Games?
Jesus is The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a … Continue reading Jesus is The Good Shepherd
They Climb in By Another Way
Jesus Christ speaking: “’Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading They Climb in By Another Way