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”

Forgiving Others – Matthew 18:21-35

Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a kingContinue reading “Forgiving Others – Matthew 18:21-35”

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”

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”

The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11

The Wicked Don’t Recognize The Grace Of God 7 The path of the righteous is level; you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth. 8 Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. 9 My soul yearnsContinue reading “The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11”

Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21

The Family Is Attacked By The Enemy Because It Displays The Order And Submission Of The Trinity 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21Continue reading “Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21”

Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16

Then Jesus Was Led By The Spirit Into The Wilderness To Be Tempted By The Devil. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who isContinue reading “Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16”

The Compassion of God – 2 Chronicles 30:6-9

The Lord Is A Compassionate God 6 At the king’s command, couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and from his officials, which read: “People of Israel, return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that he may return to you who are left, who have escaped fromContinue reading “The Compassion of God – 2 Chronicles 30:6-9”

Mercy of God – James 2:12-13

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Precedent of Privilege The law that gives freedom is mercy.  Mercy overrides judgment, andContinue reading “Mercy of God – James 2:12-13”

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”

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”

Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10

Justice Must Be Tempered With Compassion 6 When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7 This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do notContinue reading “Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10”

Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4

Beware Of Those Who Are Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing 3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. 4 For certain individuals whose condemnationContinue reading “Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4”

Worshiping God – Psalm 51:17

Worship God in Truth and in Spirit My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;     a broken and contrite heart     you, God, will not despise. Spiritually Spent The attitude of our heart is very important in Worship.  Worship is not only about praise, but also about humility in brokenness.  When we go to worship God,Continue reading “Worshiping God – Psalm 51:17”

The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge 12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and toContinue reading “The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13”

Loving God – Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Trinitarian is not Polytheistic 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Only One God greatly desires to reveal Himself to us through the scriptures.  In this passage, God reveals that He isContinue reading “Loving God – Deuteronomy 6:4-5”

Saved by God – Joel 2:32

And everyone who calls     on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem     there will be deliverance,     as the Lord has said, even among the survivors     whom the Lord calls. For those who have questions: What is being saved? Being saved is a spiritual state where God hasContinue reading “Saved by God – Joel 2:32”