The Higher Powers, Rom 13:1-7
As Christians, we are to be subject unto the higher powers. Even though our king is Jesus and our Lord is God we are to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man. This passage tells us why. Higher powers are ordained of God [Rom 13:1]. He’s the one who ordered them; he’s the one who […]
Strengthen the Things Which Remain Rev 3:2
Strengthen the Things Which Remain Rev. 3:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When something is crumbling in your life, strengthen the things which remain. There is a tendency when something is going awry to devote all of your attention and strength to the problem. And then here’s what happens. The things that were strong in your […]
The Desirability of Biblical Wisdom Prov. 3:13-26
The Desirability of Biblical Wisdom Prov. 3:13-26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Biblical wisdom comes from the Bible. There are several of its benefits described in Prov 3 which make it desirable. Wisdom is desirable because of its: Preciousness – Prov 3:13-15 – Biblical wisdom is more precious than rubies. We talk of precious metals because of […]
One Body in Christ, Rom 12:3-21
The body of Christ is comprised of every person who is saved. Like our physical bodies, we are one body in Christ, though we are many members. In the body of Christ, members have: Different offices – Rom 12:3-5 – just like our physical bodies are made up of a variety of members performing different […]
Add Thou Not Unto His Words Prov. 30: 5-6
The words of God stand alone as God’s authority in our lives and as God’s wisdom for our lives. As long as you read what God said, believe what God said, receive what God said and live by what God said, you’ll be okay. You get in trouble when you take what God said and […]
Vision Prov. 29:18
Vision Prov. 29:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often the word vision in the Bible is a reference to something perceived in a dream or something supernaturally revealed to a prophet. According to Prov 29:18, the law is “vision” for us and those who keep the law are happy. We find the law revealed to Israel in […]
Sincerity 1 Peter 2:1-2
Sincerity 1 Peter 2:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sincere means: 1 without deceit, pretense [a false claim or profession], or hypocrisy; truthful; straightforward; honest 2 being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real 3 not adulterated [Webster’s New World Dictionary]. I heard a preacher make reference to desiring the sincere milk of […]
Their Souls Were Knit 1Sam. 18:1
Their Souls Were Knit 1 Sam. 18:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David after the victory over Goliath and the Philistines. What knit their souls together? Their faith – 1 Sam 14:6, 10-12; 1 Sam 16:18; 1 Sam 17:45-47 – they both believed that in warfare, […]
Will of God, Rom 12:1-2
In Rom 12:1-2 Paul writes about the will of God. The will of God is the same for every Christian and, as we will see, his will is specifically stated in the Bible. The plan of God, on the other hand, is different for each of us and you discover his plan for your life as you walk in […]
Straightening Out a Mess Ruth 1-4
Straightening Out A Mess Ruth 1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Elimelech’s name means “my God is king.” Naomi’s means “pleasant.” They lived in Bethlehemjudah [the house of bread in Judah]. They got off to a good start. Yet they had run to Moab to get away from a famine. You don’t leave the house of bread […]