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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A Fruitful Christian Life II Pet. 1:1-8
A Fruitful Christian Life II Pet 1:1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO All of us want to have a fruitful Christian life and this passage gives us the recipe. I like recipes because if you follow them you are sure that your meal is going to turn out right. Likewise, if you follow this recipe, you […]
Durable Riches Prov. 8 :18
Durable Riches Prov. 8 :18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Durable riches are riches that endure; they are long-lasting. Consider durable riches. Durable riches are not earthly treasures – Matt 6:19 – you know for certain that, if for no other reason than your death, you cannot hold on to them forever [Ps 49:10-12]. Look at these […]
Open My Eyes Ps.119:18
Open My Eyes Ps. 119:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Psalmist prayed to the Lord, “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” That’s an excellent prayer. You should pray, Lord, open my eyes, when you read your Bible. When the Lord opens your eyes, you see: Things you […]
The Bond
The Bond CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the New Testament there are three different bonds that can exceedingly benefit or drastically deteriorate a church. They are the bonds of peace, of perfectness and of iniquity. The bond of peace – Eph 4:1-3 – this is the result of the unity of the Spirit. You have to […]