Saul’s Envy
Saul’s Envy (1 Samuel 18:1-19) In the passage before us we see that after David had killed Goliath and everyone returned from the battle, that the women were praising David more than Saul. They said that Saul had killed thousands but David had killed ten thousands. Saul could not handle this and became very envious. […]
Ready for Action, Mk 14:38
Last week we saw the need for us to be ready to preach. In order to do that we must be ready to listen, ready to answer, and then ready to preach. Several of us had testimonies that affirmed the timeliness of that message. We had opportunities to preach and the Lord had helped us […]
A New Commandment, Jn 13:34-35
Jesus fulfilled the commandments of the Old Testament and then gave a new commandment. The new commandment is “That ye love one another,” [Jn 13:34]. It is simply stated, just like the ten commandments. People say that the Bible is hard to understand. There is nothing difficult to understand about, thou shalt have no other […]
Questioning the Good Master, Matt 19:16-22
If I were to poll everyone here today with one question, “Do you believe that Jesus is your Master?” Most of you would reply, “Yes.” But is he really your Master? He may indeed be your Lord by virtue of his salvation. But, is he really your Master? When the young ruler addressed Jesus, he […]
That Ye May Grow, 1 Pet 2:1-3
We are studying 1 Pet 2:1-3. “Wherefore” refers back to 1 Pet 1:18-25 which we studied last week. Remember that we are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, the lamb without blemish and spot; we are purified through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren; we are born again by the incorruptible seed […]
Worry is Sin
Worry is Sin Romans 14:23 “Whatsoever is not of faith is sin” Worry is sin. The definition is “to feel or express undue care and anxiety, to be fretful”. God tells us all throughout the Bible not to worry. [Phil 4:6] says “to be careful for nothing”. When we worry, we doubt the promises […]
Characteristics of a Good Friend
Characteristics of a Good Friend 1 Samuel 18:1-5 In this passage the word of God tells us how David and Jonathan became friends. Their friendship was one of the great friendships found in the word of God. Not only did they have a love for one another but this love was tested and yet proved […]
A Study in the Book of Romans : Lesson #5 Our connection to Abraham
A Study in the Book of Romans Lesson #5 : Our Connection to Abraham (Romans 4:1-25) At the end of Romans chapter 3 Paul wrote about Jesus Christ being the answer for man’s problem of sin. And it was plain how that we are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and not by […]
Ready to Preach, Rom 1:15
Ready Corpus Christi is an emergency preparedness guide for residents. On the Ready Corpus Christi website you will find things like “Be Ready for a Hurricane.” This is a publication that is also mailed to residents before Hurricane season. It describes the preparations that you need to make at the beginning of hurricane season. The […]
Dwell in Safety, Ps 4:1-8
Ps 4:1-8 contains some great spiritual instructions on how to dwell safely. Many people follow some practical safety measures, which are wise, like wearing a PFD while in a boat, holding an extension ladder while someone is on it, wearing a safety harness on a steep pitched roof, etc. But we must also consider these […]