They are Leading Many Astray

Matthew 24:3-5 ESV As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will … Continue reading They are Leading Many Astray

The Counsel of the Lord

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!” Many people … Continue reading The Counsel of the Lord

For the Sake of Your Faith

Titus 1:1-3 ESV “Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in … Continue reading For the Sake of Your Faith

Unexpected Circumstances

An Original Work / June 16, 2022 Swiftly trickling through the curtains Comes upon us life uncertain Unexpected circumstances Are in store, and happenstances Time’s a treasure without measure Please don’t waste in sinful pleasure Take for granted not what’s given Waste it not on what’s forbidden Life can quickly leave us empty If it’s … Continue reading Unexpected Circumstances

Don’t Make the Flesh your Strength

Trust in Man Jeremiah 17:5-6 ESV “Thus says the Lord: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, … Continue reading Don’t Make the Flesh your Strength

Come Out of Babylon!

Isaiah 53:1-3 ESV “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no … Continue reading Come Out of Babylon!

But Overcome Evil with Good

Romans 12:14-16 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Bless those Who Persecute You What does it mean … Continue reading But Overcome Evil with Good

To Keep You from Falling Away

John 16:1 ESV “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” What are “all these things” that Jesus said to his disciples to keep them from falling away? Well, if we go back to John 13 we read about what Jesus said to his disciples at what we now … Continue reading To Keep You from Falling Away

The Teaching that Accords with Godliness

1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, … Continue reading The Teaching that Accords with Godliness

Not Desiring that any Should Perish

2 Peter 3:1-3 ESV “This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, knowing this … Continue reading Not Desiring that any Should Perish