The Floods Overflow Me, Ps 69:2
The companion passage to our text in Ps 69:2 is Jer 46:7-8. We’ll read both passages. In Jer 46:7-8 we see Egypt depicted as a flood determined to flood the earth. This flood represents the armies of Egypt that have attacked Nebuchadnezzar, trying to destroy Babylon. Oftentimes in the Bible you will see nations attacking […]
Christian Conduct, 1 Pet 2:11-17
In 1 Pet 2:11-17, Peter instructs us as Christians on how to conduct ourselves. Now that we are saved, we are “strangers and pilgrims,” [1 Pet 2:11] in the earth. We are “the people of God,” [1 Pet 2:10] citizens of “an holy nation,” [1 Pet 2:9]. Therefore, we are “not of the world,” [Jn […]
Ye Ask, and Receive Not
Ye ask, and receive not James 4:3 James states the reason that we receive not, we ask amiss. Millions of people go through life never once praying to God to thank him or ask him for the things that they need. Many Christians pray daily but receive not. The Bible states that we receive nothing […]
The Top Ten Reasons to Love God
The Top Ten Reasons to Love God There is no doubt that God loves us, [John3:16] and that nothing can separate us from that love, [Rom.8:35-39]. The weak link is our love toward God. You can be saved and not love God. You can at this moment not love your mother or father, even […]
Wise Investing, Acts 20:35
Wise Investing Acts 20:35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible contains a lot of practical wisdom. That is, the Bible is not just a spiritual book. It is also a very practical book. Military leaders can learn practical war tactics in this book. Businessmen can learn practical business management in here. I said that I would […]
A Study in the Book of Romans : Lesson #6 Atonement
A Study in the Book of Romans Lesson #6 : Atonement (Romans 5:1-21) In this lesson we are going to be looking at the word atonement. Romans 5:11 is the only place that this word is found in the New Testament. At first glance it may seem a little out of place but when we […]
Ready to Meet the Lord, Matt 24:44
In the last two weeks, we have seen the need to be ready to preach and to be ready for action. To be ready to preach, we must first be ready to listen and ready to answer. To be ready for action, we must be ready to pray, to give and to work. Today, we’ll […]
The Living Stone, 1 Pet 2:4-8
Jesus Christ is a stone according to the Bible. Jesus is a living stone – 1 Pet 2:4. Stones are inorganic; they are mineral; they are inanimate, meaning they are not endowed with life or spirit. Yet Jesus Christ is a living stone. The earth was without form and void. Then God put life […]
Living Stone and Lively Stones, 1 Pet 2:4-10
Our lesson today covers 1 Pet 2:4-10. In this passage we see the following: Jesus Christ is the living stone – this stone is Christ and he is surely alive. Christ, the rock, followed the Jews in the wilderness, keeping them alive with water [1 Cor 10:4]. Christ, the rock, was in hell for three […]
God’s Providence
God’s Providence Prov.16:9 God’s providence is the care and superintendence which he exercises over his creatures. [Matt.28:20] “I am with you always”, God is directing your steps. We need to be more aware of the fact that God is caring for us 24/7, [1Pet.5:7] and the providence of God is part of our everyday life. […]