Video Talk As believers in Jesus Christ we are to be his followers. And so I looked up this word “follow” on biblehub.com on its interlinear, and this is what it said: “To join one as a disciple.” “To cleave steadfastly to one, conform wholly to his example, in doing.” And in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary it … Continue reading Will You Follow Jesus?
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Shoved Under the Rug
Ephesians 5:3-6 ESV “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who … Continue reading Shoved Under the Rug
Fixing People
The meme on social media reads this: “It’s not our job to fix people; it’s our job to love them even while they are broken.” DaveWillis.org. But is that true? I believe it is not. So, let’s look at some Scripture verses on that subject, shall we? Are We to Fix People? In Ephesians 4:1-16 … Continue reading Fixing People
Jesus Paid it All
Now Jesus paid it all one day, And so my sins He took away. He pardoned me of all my sin So I would now live just for Him. For in His death He ransomed me So from my sin I’d be set free, So I would walk with Him each day And kneel to … Continue reading Jesus Paid it All
Called of God to His Service
Before We Were Born 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.” Now this was the calling of God on the life of Jeremiah … Continue reading Called of God to His Service
All Worshipers of Images
Psalms 97:6-7 ESV “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” This reminds me a little bit of Romans 1:18-32 where we read that what can be known about God is … Continue reading All Worshipers of Images
Receiving Jesus Christ
Video Talk John 1:9-13 ESV “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did … Continue reading Receiving Jesus Christ
Abusers and the Abused
Psalms 62:3-4 ESV “How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah” This passage of Scripture is somewhat open … Continue reading Abusers and the Abused
Keep Walking with the Lord
Video Talk Matthew 24:3-14 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 … Continue reading Keep Walking with the Lord
Evil’s Spreading Influence Over the Masses
Matthew 16:5-12 ESV “When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, ‘We brought no bread.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said, ‘O you of little faith, … Continue reading Evil’s Spreading Influence Over the Masses