The Laying On Of Hands Also Imparts The Holy Spirit 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Laying on Hands, Part 3 – Acts 8:14-24”
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Laying on Hands, Part 2 – Acts 6:1-6
The Laying On Of Hands Is Also Used To Appoint Someone For Service To The Lord 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered allContinue reading “Laying on Hands, Part 2 – Acts 6:1-6”
Laying on Hands, Part 1 – Luke 4:40-41
Healing Those Who Are Afflicted Is Performed Through The Laying On Of Hands 40 At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. 41 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But heContinue reading “Laying on Hands, Part 1 – Luke 4:40-41”
Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Worthwhile Warfare You are under attack. Whether you realize it or not, you are being bombarded in the three main areas your adversary – Satan and his minions – have found to beContinue reading “Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3”
Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3
Lay The Foundation Of The Basics Before You Move On To Maturity 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying onContinue reading “Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3”
Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14
We Are To Mature, Not To Stay Babes In Christ! 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementaryContinue reading “Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14”
The Great Commission – Acts 26:15-18
You Have Been Saved For A Purpose 15 “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’” ” ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. 16 ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seenContinue reading “The Great Commission – Acts 26:15-18”
National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 13:1-3
It Is Not In The Best Interest Of A Nation To Allow Those Who Hate The Nation And Its People To Dwell Among Them 1 On that day the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people and there it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever beContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 13:1-3”
Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12
Don’t Just Read The Word Of God – Respond To It 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people hadContinue reading “Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12”
Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8
Seek Out God’s Pastor/Teachers To Better Understand God’s Word. 4 Ezra the teacher of the Law stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion. Beside him on his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah and Maaseiah; and on his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. 5 Ezra openedContinue reading “Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8”
Hunger for God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:1-3
When God’s Word Is More Important Than Food Or Drink 1 all the people came together as one in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the teacher of the Law to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the firstContinue reading “Hunger for God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:1-3”
God’s Favor – Isaiah 61:1-3
God Displays His Favor Upon His Son 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaimContinue reading “God’s Favor – Isaiah 61:1-3”
Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble andContinue reading “Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17”
Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17
No Believer In Christ Will Walk In Power Until The Holy Spirit Of God Comes Upon Them 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive theContinue reading “Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17”
Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29
When Confronting Certain Spiritual Powers, Prayer and Fasting Are BOTH Required 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16Continue reading “Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29”
The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20
God ALWAYS Keeps His Word 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquitiesContinue reading “The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20”
The Heart of the Matter – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
The Word Of God Penetrates The Deep Areas Of The Heart 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.Continue reading “The Heart of the Matter – Deuteronomy 6:6-7”
Effects of the Curse – Romans 8:18-25
Creation Groans In Anticipation For The Return Of The King 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, notContinue reading “Effects of the Curse – Romans 8:18-25”
Flesh vs. Spirit – Romans 8:5-14
Living According To The Flesh Leads To Death 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mindContinue reading “Flesh vs. Spirit – Romans 8:5-14”
Enemies of Israel – Isaiah 17:12-14
Great Destruction Will Come Up Against Those Who Oppose Israel 12 Woe to the many nations that rage- they rage like the raging sea! Woe to the peoples who roar— they roar like the roaring of great waters! 13 Although the peoples roar like the roar of surging waters, when he rebukes them they fleeContinue reading “Enemies of Israel – Isaiah 17:12-14”
Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4
Wisdom Will Bring Spiritual Well-Being As Well As Long Life 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write themContinue reading “Wisdom and Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-4”
Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11
Morality Is Rooted In The Wisdom Of God 1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for itContinue reading “Moral Value of Wisdom – Proverbs 2:1-11”
The Value of Labor – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26
Work Is A Gift From God 24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom,Continue reading “The Value of Labor – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26”
Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19
Don’t Gain The Whole World Just To Lose Your Soul 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, likeContinue reading “Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19”
Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:7-14
EVERYTHING Under The Earthly Heavens Should Praise God 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, 8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, 9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10 wild animals and all cattle, small creaturesContinue reading “Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:7-14”
Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:1-6
All Creation Should Praise The Lord 1 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you watersContinue reading “Praise the Lord – Psalm 148:1-6”
National Sovereignty and God – Revelation 21:10-12,25-27
God Reserves The Right To Exclude Those Who Can Enter His City 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like thatContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Revelation 21:10-12,25-27”
The Blessing of Protection – Psalm 147:13-14
God Blesses Through Protection As Well As Provision 13 He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. 14 He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. Sovereign Safety God delights in sovereignly protecting His people. He is greatly concerned with and involved in securingContinue reading “The Blessing of Protection – Psalm 147:13-14”
The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6
God Controls The Weather, Not Us 5 God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. 6 He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ Marvelous Mysteries And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. We read theseContinue reading “The Weather and God – Job 37:5-6”
Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10
God Is The One Who Supplies All Of Our Needs And The Needs Of Others 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, 8 theContinue reading “Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10”
CHRIST ALLIANCE CHURCH 