No Other gods Isaiah 43:10-11 ESV “’You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord, ‘and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the Lord, and besides me there … Continue reading The Sacrifice God Desires
Tribulation and Persecution
Summary John 13-15 It was the time of the Feast of the Passover. Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father. He washed his disciples feet. Judas departed to go betray Jesus. Jesus announced that he was soon to depart this world. Then Peter boldly declared undying … Continue reading Tribulation and Persecution
Fear Not! Believe God!
John 14:1-4 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come … Continue reading Fear Not! Believe God!
Take His Yoke Upon You
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Heavy … Continue reading Take His Yoke Upon You
Self-Sacrificial Service to God
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV “For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.” We, as … Continue reading Self-Sacrificial Service to God
The Easy Way or the Right Way?
Matthew 7:13-14 ESV “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Narrow vs. Broad If … Continue reading The Easy Way or the Right Way?
Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross
Isaiah 9:8-12 ESV “The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall on Israel; and all the people will know, Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart: ‘The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, … Continue reading Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross
With Justice and With Righteousness
Isaiah 9:2-3 ESV “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide … Continue reading With Justice and With Righteousness
Your Passions at War Within
James 4:1-3 ESV “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and … Continue reading Your Passions at War Within
With Whom He is Pleased
Luke 2:8-12 ESV “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, … Continue reading With Whom He is Pleased
Run With It 