Live Toward the Promises
Pray for Your Church: Members (7) But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. Hebrews 8.6 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. 2 Corinthians 1.20 Image-bearers, not animalsChristians […]
Fit Friends
Disciples and Disciple-making (17) …and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you… 2 Peter 3.15 While all people are made in the image of God and therefore deserve our respect and love, not all God’s image-bearers should be considered candidates for soul […]
Lesson 15: Judge Not? Understanding What Jesus Really Said
Thank you for joining me as we continue walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Today we’re focusing on a passage that is often quoted – but frequently misunderstood: Matthew 7:1-6. “Judge not, that you be not judged.” You’ve probably heard those words before. Maybe they were directed at you, or maybe you’ve said them […]
Servant of the LORD
Jesus throughout the Scriptures: Post-exilic Prophets (1) Pray Psalm 71.14-16.But I will hope continually,And will praise You yet more and more.My mouth shall tell of Your righteousnessAnd Your salvation all the day,For I do not know their limits.I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD;I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. Sing […]
Where the Lie Prevails
Our readings in this series are from the book, Revived! Here is a brief excerpt from page 43: “As Psalm 12 explains, when God is rejected, godliness is rejected, truth is rejected, and godly people become scarce. And without the restraining example and influence of godly people, the lies of the devil lead people into all manner […]
Patience
Luke 13:18–21 (ESV) He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” […]