Family Living by God – Ephesians 5:25-33

Husbands Have Great Responsibility 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish,Continue reading “Family Living by God – Ephesians 5:25-33”

Walking with God – Revelation 3:7-13

Let us be like the Church of Philadelphia, that God may have nothing against us 7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no oneContinue reading “Walking with God – Revelation 3:7-13”

Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16

Be Holy as God is Holy 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. 15 ButContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”

Blessing of God – Psalm 24:3-6

We Need a Generation That Seeks After God 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. 5 They will receive blessing from theContinue reading “Blessing of God – Psalm 24:3-6”

Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12

An Open Letter to All Who Are Called to Leadership by God 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. 12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, forContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12”

Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29

Live a Life Worthy of The Gospel 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith ofContinue reading “Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29”

The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22

God Is a Righteous Judge For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. A Just Judge God is a just judge.  He judges from the perspective of righteousness, for He is perfect in every aspect of character.  The Bible tellsContinue reading “The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22”

Leadership of God – Acts 13:22

Have You Considered My Servant, David? After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Lasting Loyalty David was a man who was loyal to God.  No matter what heContinue reading “Leadership of God – Acts 13:22”

Victory with God – Psalm 20:6-9

May the Lord grant all your requests. 6 Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. 7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8Continue reading “Victory with God – Psalm 20:6-9”

Blessing of God – Psalm 91:14-15

Deliverance Comes from the Lord 14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. Loving the Lord TheContinue reading “Blessing of God – Psalm 91:14-15”

Promise of God – Psalm 1:1-3

God Delights in Those Who Delight in Him 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law dayContinue reading “Promise of God – Psalm 1:1-3”

Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13

It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attentionContinue reading “Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13”

Combat Training with God – Judges 7:2-8

God Plus You > All The Known Universe 2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ 3 Now announce to the army, ‘Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave MountContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Judges 7:2-8”

Unity in Christ: Colossians 3:11

All Are ONE in Christ Jesus Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Prior Promises Paul implies that since Christ is all, and is in all, we are all one in Christ.  The Jews were given the Law ofContinue reading “Unity in Christ: Colossians 3:11”

Sanctification of God- Colossians 3:8-10

Be Less Like the World and More Like God 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have putContinue reading “Sanctification of God- Colossians 3:8-10”

Sanctification with God – Colossians 3:5-7

Be Less Like the World and More Like God 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.Continue reading “Sanctification with God – Colossians 3:5-7”

Stewardship from God – 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Wealth is a Trap; The Wise Put Their Trust in God. 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command themContinue reading “Stewardship from God – 1 Timothy 6:17-19”

Commission of God – Luke 10:5-7

Staging for Success 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around fromContinue reading “Commission of God – Luke 10:5-7”

Commission of God – Luke 10:8-12

Proclaim The Gospel! 8 “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you.9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say,11 ‘Even the dustContinue reading “Commission of God – Luke 10:8-12”

Commission of God – Luke 10:1-4

Get Going – The Harvest Is Ripe! 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, toContinue reading “Commission of God – Luke 10:1-4”

Justice of God – Psalm 112:5

We Are To Be Just Like Him Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Holiness Hampered We are told many times to conduct ourselves with justice: Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge yourContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 112:5”

Freedom in Christ – John 8-32

Freedom is not Free Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Finding Freedom Freedom can only be found in the truth.  And there is only one person who can rightfully claim the title of truth – The Lord Jesus Christ.  The word freedom is bandied about quite a bit. Continue reading “Freedom in Christ – John 8-32”

Victory in Christ – Revelation 2:17

Cultural Relevance is Very Important. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receivesContinue reading “Victory in Christ – Revelation 2:17”

Creatures of God – Numbers 22:27-30

In the Beginning, Before Adam Sinned, He Could Converse With God’s Creatures… 27 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, it lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat it with his staff. 28 Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, “What have I done to you toContinue reading “Creatures of God – Numbers 22:27-30”

Character of God – Genesis 17:23

God Is Character Driven, Not Emotion Driven On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him. Character Counts Aren’t you glad that God is driven by perfect character?  Imagine a universeContinue reading “Character of God – Genesis 17:23”

Combat Training with God – Matthew 18:15-17

 Discipline Is a Corporate Issue – Not Just a Personal One 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matterContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Matthew 18:15-17”

A Promise of God – Malachi 3:10-11

When We Are Obedient to God, He Blesses Us in Every Way 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that thereContinue reading “A Promise of God – Malachi 3:10-11”

Unity in Christ – Philippians 2:1-2

Be One in the Spirit and of One Mind 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spiritContinue reading “Unity in Christ – Philippians 2:1-2”

Abiding in Christ – Judges 16:20

The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!”  He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Complete Committal One of the saddest phrases in the Bible is, “ButContinue reading “Abiding in Christ – Judges 16:20”

Faith in Christ – Hebrews 11:35-38

No Servant is Greater Than His Master 35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. 36 Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were put to death by stoning; they were sawedContinue reading “Faith in Christ – Hebrews 11:35-38”