The lesson today is on the observance of Lent. Lent originated in the 4th century. Jesus and the apostles, the foundation upon which our household of God is built, never observed Lent and did not set it up. Lent was traditionally observed with prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving, atonement, and self-denial...
A Matter of Perception Job 9:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You say that perception is reality, but it isn’t if reality is not your perception. Most of the time, how you view a thing is just a matter of perception. Today, we examine from the Bible those things that diminish...
According to Prov 8:12, wisdom finds out knowledge of witty inventions. A witty invention, by definition, is an ingeniously and cunningly devised fictitious idea, statement or device. It is skillfully contrived for an evil purpose. These inventions are conceived in the imaginations of men, which are inherently evil [Gen 8:21]....
Given to Change Prov 24:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The nature of man is to change things. The nature of God is to stay the same. Thus the Lord warns us not to meddle with them that are given to change. In Mal 3:6 the Lord says, “I am the...
Honey Out of the Rock Ps. 81:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The rock represents a hard thing in your life and the honey represents something good that comes out of that hard thing. Calvary was Jesus’ rock and the honey is our salvation. Notice these truths: The rock is an unyielding...
15-11-24 1 Cor 15 The Doctrine of the Resurrection CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The doctrine of the resurrection is not a doctrine that began with Jesus Christ but it is definitely a doctrine that was fulfilled in Jesus. The resurrection is basically the doctrine that reverses the physical effects of the...
Scripture Memory Prov. 22:17-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Solomon’s admonition in Prov 22:18 is for you to keep the words of the wise within thee. The only way to do that is through scripture memory. Lately, I have heard people attempting to quote scripture. They mess it up so much until...
Double Honour 1 Tim 5:17-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Pastors are elders. If you have a good pastor, you need to thank God and you need to honor him. A pastor like that is worthy of double honor because elders that rule well are worthy of double honour. Honour your pastor’s:...
When you search for the word “resist” in the Bible, you find some references that give us great instruction. To resist is to withstand the force or the effect of; to be able to repel; to exert oneself to counteract or strive against. Notice what we are to resist and...
Continue Jn. 8:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are some things stated in the Bible in which we must continue no matter the circumstances of life. These need to be constant and consistent in our lives. Continue in the word of God – Jn 8:31 – no matter what, you must...
