1 Corinthians 10:1-5 NIV “For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food … Continue reading Don’t Ignore the Warnings!

Philippians 1:3-6 NIV “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on … Continue reading We Do Not Do Nothing

Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” As followers of Jesus, we are to be in the process of being conformed to his likeness, … Continue reading Careful How You Live

Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” We, as followers of Jesus/God, are to be like him in character, mind, and heart. Our lives are … Continue reading In the Way of Love

Zechariah’s wife, Elizabeth, gave birth to a baby boy. On the eight day, when they circumcised him, Zechariah declared that he was to be called John, as the Lord had told him he was to name him. John later became John the Baptist who was called of God to prepare the way for Jesus. After … Continue reading And To Enable Us

Romans 8:1-4 NIV “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God … Continue reading Daily by the Spirit

I am going to say upfront that many believers in Jesus who are teaching the true gospel today are being accused falsely of being false teachers. The ironic thing about this is that it is mostly the false teachers who are accusing the Lord’s true messengers of teaching what is false. “Woe to those who … Continue reading How to Discern False Teachers

Summary Luke 1:26-45 Mary believed in God, and she believed God and what he said to her. She accepted God’s calling on her life, although it surely would mean much rejection and many false accusations against her, and even death as a strong possibility. For who would believe her that she was impregnated of the … Continue reading The Risks of Following Jesus

Luke 1:26-38 NIV In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! … Continue reading I am the Lord’s Servant