Ephesians 5:18-20 ESV “…be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Colossians 3:16-17 ESV “Let the word of Christ dwell … Continue reading Speak Spiritual Songs to One Another
They Take Pleasure in Falsehood
Psalms 62:1-2 ESV “For God alone my soul waits in silence;from him comes my salvation.He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” If we are true followers of Jesus Christ, our faith in him should be based on the teachings of the Scriptures regarding what that faith looks … Continue reading They Take Pleasure in Falsehood
Pray for New Covenant Israel
Old Covenant The Jews were God’s chosen people, his holy nation The Jews were the children of Promise God spoke to Abraham and to his seed (Jesus Christ) The physical city of Jerusalem was the Holy City The temple of God was a physical building built by human hands The Jews comprised the nation of … Continue reading Pray for New Covenant Israel
Fear the Lord, You His Saints
Psalms 34:8-16 ESV “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,for those who fear him have no lack!The young lions suffer want and hunger;but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. “Come, O children, listen to me;I will … Continue reading Fear the Lord, You His Saints
The Counsel of the Nations 2
Psalms 33:10-12 ESV “The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;he frustrates the plans of the peoples.The counsel of the Lord stands forever,the plans of his heart to all generations.Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!” Right now, in October of 2023, we … Continue reading The Counsel of the Nations 2
Whoever Gets Sense Loves His Own Soul
Proverbs 19 (select verses) “Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;he who keeps understanding will discover good.” V. 8 ESV If we are people of good sense, we are people who exercise good judgment and wisdom and discernment. We do not live by (we’re not ruled by) our emotions. That doesn’t make us unfeeling people … Continue reading Whoever Gets Sense Loves His Own Soul
The Nations Will Trample Us
Revelation 11:1-3 ESV “Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, ‘Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will … Continue reading The Nations Will Trample Us
Following Jesus Where He Leads Us
John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’” What is light? It is the opposite of darkness. And what is darkness? It is all that is evil in this world. It is … Continue reading Following Jesus Where He Leads Us
Our God is Testing Us
Deuteronomy 13:1-5 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Our God is Testing Us
Run With It 