The Love Of God Is Forevermore 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.” 5 When hard pressed,Continue reading “The Love of the Lord – Psalm 118:1-7”
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Redemption by Christ – 1 Peter 1:17-21
You Are Redeemed With The Precious Blood Of Christ 17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the emptyContinue reading “Redemption by Christ – 1 Peter 1:17-21”
Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9
A Warning To Priests To Be Holy Before The Lord 1 “And now, you priests, this warning is for you. 2 If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, IContinue reading “Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9”
The Cover-Up Of The Messiah – Matthew 2:1-3
Who Forgot To Tell Herod? 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”Continue reading “The Cover-Up Of The Messiah – Matthew 2:1-3”
National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6
God Approves Of Walls Built To Establish The Sovereignty Of Nations 2 so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, 3 but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! WhyContinue reading “National Sovereignty and God – Nehemiah 2:2-6”
Love of God – 1 Peter 1:22-25
Love One Another 22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “AllContinue reading “Love of God – 1 Peter 1:22-25”
Signs from God – John 2:18-22
God Gives Us Signs So We Can Draw Closer To See The Fuller Message 18 The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 They replied, “ItContinue reading “Signs from God – John 2:18-22”
Courage from God – Esther 4:12-16
And If I Perish, I Perish 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews willContinue reading “Courage from God – Esther 4:12-16”
Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12
Live A Godly Life By Saying No To Worldly Passions 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age Grace of God Salvation to all peopleContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12”
Restoration by God – Psalm 90:13-17
May God Remember and Restore His People In Their Afflictions 13 Relent, Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as youContinue reading “Restoration by God – Psalm 90:13-17”
Ambassadors for Christ – 1 Corinthians 5:16-21
You Have Never Met A Mere Mortal… 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!Continue reading “Ambassadors for Christ – 1 Corinthians 5:16-21”
Meekness and God – John 2:13-17
Whips And Tables And Flying Change – Oh My! 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and droveContinue reading “Meekness and God – John 2:13-17”
Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Everything God Created Is Good 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them toContinue reading “Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5”
Deliverance by God – Psalm 3
God Delivers His People Through All Of Their Trials 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call outContinue reading “Deliverance by God – Psalm 3”
Unity in Christ – 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
God Desires Unity In The Body Of Christ 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11Continue reading “Unity in Christ – 1 Corinthians 1:10-17”
Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
God Uses the Weak To Shame The Strong 26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; GodContinue reading “Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31”
Witnessing for God – John 4:39-42
The Power Of The Spoken Word Is Not To Be Underestimated 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41Continue reading “Witnessing for God – John 4:39-42”
To Us A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6
To Us A Son Is Given For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Complete Counsel Matthew Henry says this about Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor: “He isContinue reading “To Us A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6”
King of Kings – Psalm 2:4-9
God Has Installed His King On Zion 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” 7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me,Continue reading “King of Kings – Psalm 2:4-9”
Holiness of God – Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash And Make Yourself Clean 16 Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. 17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Washed White During times of thanksgiving and remembering the birthContinue reading “Holiness of God – Isaiah 1:16-17”
Joy of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
God Fills Us With Joy 4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You becameContinue reading “Joy of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6”
Love of God – 1 John 3:1-3
God Is Love And Lavishes It Upon Us 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are childrenContinue reading “Love of God – 1 John 3:1-3”
God of Peace – 2 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Allow The God Of Peace To Sanctify You Completely 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. Power inContinue reading “God of Peace – 2 Thessalonians 5:23-24”
The Prophesy of Jesus – Luke 4:14-21
Jesus Fulfilled Every Prophesy That Was Ever Made Of Him 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on theContinue reading “The Prophesy of Jesus – Luke 4:14-21”
Announcing the Announcer – Luke 1:76-80
John The Baptist Would Prepare The Way For The Messiah 76 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 78 becauseContinue reading “Announcing the Announcer – Luke 1:76-80”
Unity in Worship – 1 Timothy 2:3-10
Let Us All Lift Hands Together In Holy Worship 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gaveContinue reading “Unity in Worship – 1 Timothy 2:3-10”
Unity In The Body – Ephesians 4:1-6
Strive For Unity Within The Body Of Christ 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the SpiritContinue reading “Unity In The Body – Ephesians 4:1-6”
Transition of Power – 1 Chronicles 11:1-3
The Whole People Should Recognize The Leader That God Has Chosen 1 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God saidContinue reading “Transition of Power – 1 Chronicles 11:1-3”
Hope in God -2 Kings 4:11-17
Even When It Seems Most Bleak, God Can Find A Way 11 One day when Elisha came, he went up to his room and lay down there. 12 He said to his servant Gehazi, “Call the Shunammite.” So he called her, and she stood before him. 13 Elisha said to him, “Tell her, ‘You haveContinue reading “Hope in God -2 Kings 4:11-17”
Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25
Sometimes Trusting God Will Place You In Very Awkward Situations 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful toContinue reading “Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25”