Summary Acts 17:16-28 The Apostle Paul was in Athens. His spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean … Continue reading Are You Full of Idols?
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Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross
Isaiah 9:8-12 ESV “The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall on Israel; and all the people will know, Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart: ‘The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, … Continue reading Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross
Spiritual Fervor
Deuteronomy 6:1-3 ESV “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to possess it, that you may fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son's son, by … Continue reading Spiritual Fervor
No More Meandering
John 10:1-6 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading No More Meandering
The Train
I believe the train being spoken of here is a picture of today’s modern institutional church movement which follows the teachings, philosophies and marketing schemes of human beings over and above, or in place of Christ, his word and his gospel. Much of The Lord’s true church here in America has gotten trapped into the … Continue reading The Train
Is Ignorance Bliss?
“Ignorance is bliss,” so the saying goes, but is it really? Can we continue to plead ignorance, especially after so much truth has been presented to us, and then go on ignoring the truth, as though it won’t affect us? And, because we want to hold on to our traditions or to our sinful addictions? … Continue reading Is Ignorance Bliss?
When This Hits
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (Select vv. NIV). Proclaiming Jesus (vv. 1-2) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they … Continue reading When This Hits
Jealousy’s Jargon
Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:12-32 (NIV). Believers in Jesus (vv. 12-16) The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in … Continue reading Jealousy’s Jargon
A Divine Jealousy
Sunday, June 5, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 11 (Select vv. ESV). Being Led Astray (vv. 1-6) I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I … Continue reading A Divine Jealousy
Run With It 