Philippians 2:12-13 ESV “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” In Ephesians 2:10 … Continue reading As a Drink Offering
Christian persecution
They are Leading Many Astray
Matthew 24:3-5 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 many will … Continue reading They are Leading Many Astray
But Overcome Evil with Good
Romans 12:14-16 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Bless those Who Persecute You What does it mean … Continue reading But Overcome Evil with Good
Yes, I Tell You, Fear Him
Luke 12:2-3 ESV “In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, ‘Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed or hidden that will not be … Continue reading Yes, I Tell You, Fear Him
My Enemies Trample on Me
Psalms 56:1-4 ESV “Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I … Continue reading My Enemies Trample on Me
Gospel Messengers Under Attack
Last night, I was getting ready to go to bed, and so I was brushing my teeth. The right upper side of my mouth has been hurting lately, above my teeth, in my gums. My right hand/fingers have been hurting lately, too, and my right knee and my right foot have been hurting for several … Continue reading Gospel Messengers Under Attack
Keep Following Jesus Christ
The priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees were annoyed that Peter and John were teaching about Jesus Christ and so they arrested them. The next day they brought the apostles before their rulers, elders, and scribes, along with their high priest, etc., and they examined them. And Peter ended up sharing … Continue reading Keep Following Jesus Christ
Like the Face of an Angel
1 Peter 3:8-12 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “’Whoever desires to love life … Continue reading Like the Face of an Angel
I Have Set Before You an Open Door
Revelation 3:7-13 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which … Continue reading I Have Set Before You an Open Door
Let Us Burst Their Bonds Apart
Psalms 2:1-3 ESV “Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’” Who is raging, and who is plotting, … Continue reading Let Us Burst Their Bonds Apart
Run With It 