Grace of God – John 1:14-18

God Is Full Of Grace 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke aboutContinue reading “Grace of God – John 1:14-18”

Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13

Do Not Profane What Is Holy 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ butContinue reading “Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13”

Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16

Set Your Hope On The Grace Of God 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.Continue reading “Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”

Worshiping God – Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Worship God And No One Nor Anything Else 1 If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, 2 and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the prophet says, “Let us follow other gods” (gods you have not known) “andContinue reading “Worshiping God – Deuteronomy 13:1-5”

Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Seek After God, Not Signs And Wonders Nor Worldly Wisdom 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25”

Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12

Nothing Happens In All Of Existence Without The Express Prior Permission And Knowledge Of Almighty God 6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. 7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, goingContinue reading “Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12”

Combat Training with God – 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Remember These Things 11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. if we disown him, he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Trustworthy Truism PaulContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 2 Timothy 2:11-13”

Promise of God – Psalm 34:15-16

The Lord Watches Over The Righteous 15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. Willfully Watching God watches over the righteous.  He keeps hisContinue reading “Promise of God – Psalm 34:15-16”

Character of God – Psalm 18:25-27

God Reveals Himself When We Partake In His Character 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. Fully FaithfulContinue reading “Character of God – Psalm 18:25-27”

Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20

God’s Judgement Is Upon Us 19 Arise, Lord, do not let mortals triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence. 20 Strike them with terror, Lord; let the nations know they are only mortal. Just Judgement God is just, and He will not allow a nation to continue in iniquity without bringing judgement inContinue reading “Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20”

Combat Training with God – 1 John 4:1-3

Test The Spirits 1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the fleshContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 John 4:1-3”

Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32

Let No One Tear Apart What God Has Joined Together 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced womanContinue reading “Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32”

Warning from God – Revelation 3:14-18

Be On Fire For God 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So,Continue reading “Warning from God – Revelation 3:14-18”

Holiness of God – John 3:20-21

Step Into The Light 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in theContinue reading “Holiness of God – John 3:20-21”

Combat Training with God – Romans 13:11-12

The Day Is Near 11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Romans 13:11-12”

Promises of God – Psalm 145:14-16

The Lord Provides For His People 14 The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. 16 You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. Helping Hands GodContinue reading “Promises of God – Psalm 145:14-16”

Promise of God – Psalm 100

God’s Love Endures Forever 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter hisContinue reading “Promise of God – Psalm 100”

Return of Jesus – Matthew 24:4-14

The Time Of The End Is Imminent 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such thingsContinue reading “Return of Jesus – Matthew 24:4-14”

Character of God – Psalm 119:89-91

God’s Word Endures Forever 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. Wonderful Word God’s word endures forever.  His word guides us in our ways. Continue reading “Character of God – Psalm 119:89-91”

Faithfulness to God – Acts 14:19-20

Never Stop Doing What Is Right In The Eyes Of God 19 Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into theContinue reading “Faithfulness to God – Acts 14:19-20”

Blessings Of God – Psalm 25:12-15

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom 12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose. 13 They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. 14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makesContinue reading “Blessings Of God – Psalm 25:12-15”

Combat Training With God – John 16:1-4

Be Faithful To The Very End 1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. 3 They will do such thingsContinue reading “Combat Training With God – John 16:1-4”

Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49

Practice Makes Perfect 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug downContinue reading “Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49”

Salvation and God – Obadiah 15-18

Jacob Will Be Saved, and Esau Will Be Destroyed 15 “The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head. 16 Just as you drank on my holy hill, so all the nations will drink continually; theyContinue reading “Salvation and God – Obadiah 15-18”

Poverty and God – Luke 16:19-23

Poverty does not predispose us to moral depravity. 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even theContinue reading “Poverty and God – Luke 16:19-23”

Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15

The Lack Of Justice Displeases God 14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. 15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Justice Jilted EvilContinue reading “Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15”

Wisdom of God – James 3:17

Show Your Wisdom Through The Way You Live Your Life But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Pointed Progression Paul takes care to show that each of these is part of a progression.  They happen in orderContinue reading “Wisdom of God – James 3:17”

Famine From God – Amos 8:11-12

Beware A Famine Of The Word Of God 11 “The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. 12 People will stagger from sea to sea andContinue reading “Famine From God – Amos 8:11-12”

Restoration by God – Amos 9:14-15

God Does Everything He Promises To Do 14 and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 I will plant Israel in their own land, never againContinue reading “Restoration by God – Amos 9:14-15”

Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7

There Is No Darkness In Pure Light 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out theContinue reading “Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7”