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 As a Burning Torch
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Sin Plaguing the Church
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy … Continue reading Sin Plaguing the Church
A New Creation in Christ Jesus
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 ESV “For the love of Christ controls us because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” How does the … Continue reading A New Creation in Christ Jesus
Evildoers in Disguise
Video Talk Psalms 37:1-7 ESV “Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! 2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will … Continue reading Evildoers in Disguise
Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith
1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith
Honor Christ the Lord
1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make … Continue reading Honor Christ the Lord
Desiring God and His Word
1 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” If we have been crucified with Christ in … Continue reading Desiring God and His Word
Jesus Set Us Free
Video Talk Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ … Continue reading Jesus Set Us Free
Ashamed of the Gospel?
2 Timothy 1:8-10 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, … Continue reading Ashamed of the Gospel?
While They’re Sleeping
Shifting, creeping, while they’re sleeping, Through the windows they are peeping, Hidden glances and romances, They continue in their prances. Now they make for strange bedfellows, Lifting up their barks and bellows, Thirst for lust, not what is holy, They are moving very slowly. Not sincere, they hide their motives, Make excuses for explosives, Vain … Continue reading While They’re Sleeping
Run With It 