Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” The teachings here are addressed to the saints, specifically to those who are in … Continue reading The Mystery of His Will
The State of The Church
Isaiah 62:1-3 ESV “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name … Continue reading The State of The Church
Talk About Jesus
An Original Work / April 3, 2021 Talk about Jesus when the sun arises. Don’t be a phony, putting on disguises. Talk about Jesus middle of the daytime, Not just at church or in your prayers at mealtime. Talk about Jesus to your friends on Facebook. Don’t be ashamed of him or of the Good … Continue reading Talk About Jesus
Straight Paths for Your Feet
In Hebrews 12 we are taught that we must get rid of every hindrance to our walks of faith which is weighing us down and is keeping us from walking in full surrender to our Lord. And we are to forsake every sin which clings closely to us, i.e., which is our habit (practice, addiction). … Continue reading Straight Paths for Your Feet
They Scheme Against Us
The priests and the captain of the temple of God, and the Sadducees came upon Peter and John, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. So, they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day. The next day they brought Peter and … Continue reading They Scheme Against Us
Anointed to Bring the Good News
Isaiah 61:1 ESV “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” The prophecy is about … Continue reading Anointed to Bring the Good News
Not to Be Served But to Serve
Matthew 20:17-19 ESV “And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and … Continue reading Not to Be Served But to Serve
Whoever Believes in Jesus
John 14:12-14 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. … Continue reading Whoever Believes in Jesus
Who For the Joy
Hebrews 12:1 ESV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” In Hebrews chapter 11 we read about many of the heroes of the faith of old who believed in God, in Jesus Christ, and whose faith was proved genuine by what they did in obedience to their Lord. By faith … Continue reading Who For the Joy
Our Nemesis and His Many Tricks
Matthew 10:24-25 ESV “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.” We, as … Continue reading Our Nemesis and His Many Tricks
Run With It 