Purpose in Your Heart, Acts 11:22-24
In Acts 11:22-24, Barnabas exhorted the church at Antioch “that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” To purpose in your heart to do something is to become so resolved that nothing will change your mind. For instance, in Is 14:24-27, the Lord purposed to break the Assyrian, and no one can […]
My Shepherd, Ps 23:1
In Ps 23:1, David said, The Lord is my shepherd. Though he was the king of Israel, and the best king Israel ever had at that, he needed a shepherd. With the Lord as his shepherd, he had: Contentment – I shall not want Rest – lie down in green pastures Provision – (physical) still […]
Spiritual Blessings, Eph 1:1-14
Our lesson today is from Eph 1:1-14. In Eph 1:3, God “hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” These spiritual blessings are: We will be holy and without blame before him in love – Eph 1:4 – this is the choice that God made before the foundation of the world. […]
Walk in the Law, Ps 119:1-8
Ps 119:1-8 shows us that we are supposed to walk in the law. This is not in the sense of keeping the Old Testament law for salvation. To walk in the law is to walk by the faith of the words of God; to obey what God shows you to do in the Bible. We […]
Excellent, Right, True Things, Prov 8:6-7
In Prov 8:6, wisdom says, “Hear.” We are supposed to listen to wisdom because wisdom will speak of: Excellent things – Prov 8:6 – “I will speak of excellent things.” Excellent things are things of great value; things that are superior. Wisdom is better than rubies – A man with wisdom, knowledge and instruction […]
Interested in Just One, Mk 5:22-34
In Mark 5:22-34, Jesus encounters a woman with an issue of blood on his way to Jairus’ house. He is surrounded by a crowd of people and Jairus’ daughter is in need of immediate attention. This is not the time for an interruption. Nevertheless, when the woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed, Jesus stops […]
Paul’s Prayer Request, Exhortation, Command, and Salutation, 2 Thes 3:1-18
Paul’s prayer request concerning the opposition of wicked men – 2 Thes 3:1-2. Paul asked the Thessalonians to pray for him [Eph 6:18-19]. It’s necessary to pray for pastors, preachers, and missionaries. Paul asked them to pray specifically for three things: That the word of the Lord would have free course. Their prayers were answered. […]
Women Preparing for Marriage, Part II Eph. 6:1-3
Women Preparing for Marriage, Part II Eph. 6:1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Women preparing for marriage must be more concerned with preparing themselves than they are with finding the right husband or planning the best wedding. This lesson today is the second of a two part series in which we discuss the most important aspects of […]
Women Preparing for Marriage, Part I Prov. 31:10-29
Women Preparing for Marriage, Part I Prov. 31:10-29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Women preparing for marriage often concern themselves more with finding a man and making wedding plans, coming up with the right invitations, registering for their gifts, finding the right photographer and florist and so forth than with preparing themselves. When you are preparing […]
Comforting the Grieving, Job 2:11-13
What can you do to comfort the grieving? Just sit with them – Job 2:11-13 – Job’s friends did more by just sitting down with him quietly than they did by trying to talk him through his situation. It’s hard to know what you should or should not say; you can’t explain why what their […]