Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading Fighting Enemies with Spiritual Weapons
The Lord, Our Dwelling Place
Psalms 90:1-2 ESV “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are to dwell (live, abide) in Christ and him in us and us … Continue reading The Lord, Our Dwelling Place
A God-Given Purpose
Jeremiah 1:4-5 ESV “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.’” In Psalms 139 we read that God knit us together in the wombs of our mothers, … Continue reading A God-Given Purpose
Tell of His Salvation
Psalms 96:1-3 ESV “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” As followers of Jesus Christ we should be singing … Continue reading Tell of His Salvation
She Lies in Wait Like a Robber
Proverbs 23:26-28 ESV “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well. She lies in wait like a robber and increases the traitors among mankind.” A Prostitute is a Deep Pit So, what is the biggest pit that … Continue reading She Lies in Wait Like a Robber
Do You Want Peace and Security?
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading Do You Want Peace and Security?
We Worship by the Spirit of God
Philippians 3:2-3 ESV “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” A “dog” is a term usually indicating someone who is … Continue reading We Worship by the Spirit of God
Yes, I Tell You, Fear Him
Luke 12:2-3 ESV “In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, ‘Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed or hidden that will not be … Continue reading Yes, I Tell You, Fear Him
Loving the Word of God
Psalms 19:7-8 ESV “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” The Law of the Lord under the New Covenant is the Gospel of Jesus Christ which includes all teachings related to … Continue reading Loving the Word of God
Are You Being Perfected by the Flesh?
Are You Bewitched? Galatians 3:1-3 “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, … Continue reading Are You Being Perfected by the Flesh?
Run With It 