Sunday, July 17, 2016, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Is Your All on The Altar?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Timothy 3 (ESV). Although this passage of scripture is directed specifically to the subject of the spiritual qualifications of elders (overseers) and deacons, we … Continue reading The Mystery of Godliness
Discipleship
The Lord is Faithful
Thursday, July 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Never Let Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5. Belief in the Truth (vv. 2:13-14 NASB) But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God … Continue reading The Lord is Faithful
The Sound of The Trumpet
Sunday, July 10, 2016, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Never Let Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 (ESV). Together With Them (vv. 4:13-18) But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may … Continue reading The Sound of The Trumpet
Walk to Please God
Saturday, July 9, 2016, 4:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (ESV). Encouraging Others (v. 1) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you … Continue reading Walk to Please God
These Afflictions
Friday, July 8, 2016, 6:37 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV). We Are Destined (vv. 1-5) Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at … Continue reading These Afflictions
Steadfastness of Hope
Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 7:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV). Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. … Continue reading Steadfastness of Hope
Christ in You
Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:15-29 (ESV). He is Preeminent (vv. 15-20) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, … Continue reading Christ in You
Because of The Hope
Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV). By the Will of God (vv. 1-2) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints … Continue reading Because of The Hope
Holding Fast
Friday, June 24, 2016, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 2:1-18 (ESV). Of the Same Mind (vv. 1-4) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, … Continue reading Holding Fast
With Full Courage
Thursday, June 23, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 1:12-30 (ESV). Without Fear (vv. 12-14) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, … Continue reading With Full Courage
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