The Devil is a Unifier, Is 10:13
In Is 10:13 we read that the devil has “removed the bounds of the people.” You might remember from our prior broadcast that the Lord is the one who set the bounds, in order to keep the nations separate [Deut 32:8; Acts 17:26]. So, the devil is a unifier, whereas God is a divider. The […]
The Anointing Oil, Ex 29:7-9
You find anointing oil used for several purposes in the Bible. The oil typifies the Holy Spirit. By studying anointing, we can see what the Holy Spirit does in our lives when he anoints us. For instance, Jesus was anointed to preach [Is 61:1; Lk 4:18], and his body was anointed before his burial [Mk […]
The Lord is at Hand
Philippians 4:1-5 “The Lord is at hand”. Introduction: In this passage of scripture, Paul ends in vs 5 by saying “The Lord is at hand”. In other words, Jesus Christ is coming back soon for his church, the bride of Christ, that is, every believer that’s here this morning. There is no doubt that Jesus Christ […]
Pleasing God, 1 Thes 4:1
1 Thes 4:1 says, “Ye ought to walk and to please God.” This lesson is about pleasing God. And not just about pleasing God once but abounding more and more in pleasing God. You cannot please God and be a: Self-pleaser – Rom 15:3 – as in “do as you please.” Christ pleased not himself. […]
The Unity of the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-7
Ephesians 4:1-7 Introduction: In this passage Paul tells the believer that we are to be Vs 3 “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”. It’s the responsibility of the Spirit to make unity, it’s our responsibility to keep the unity. To keep the unity of the Spirit, we […]
We Cry Abba Father, Rom 8:14-16
When we were saved, God became our Father. We cry Abba Father. We are born as children of God. And as his children, God has desires for us, just like earthy fathers have desires for their children. Our Father desires fellowship – 1 Jn 1:3-7 – our Father loves to spend time with his children […]
Workers Together With Him, 2 Cor 6:1
In 2 Cor 6:1 Paul wrote, “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you…”. Consider this. Paul was God’s chosen vessel to bear the Lord’s name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel, Acts 9:15. Paul was the one to whom God gave the revelations of the mysteries. And Paul was […]
Thou Anointest My Head With Oil, Ps 23:5
In Ps 23:5 David wrote, “thou anointest my head with oil”. When David was a teenager, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint him as the successor King to Saul, 1 Sam 16:13. When Samuel anointed him with the oil, “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward”. Being anointed with oil […]
Develop Unity in Church, 1 Cor 12:20-25
Eph 5:30-32 shows us that we are one flesh with Chirst. In one flesh you have union. Eph 5:32 this is a mystery concerning Christ and the church. We see this clearly in 1 Cor 12:12-27. We are one body with many members. In 1 Cor 12:20-25, Christ desires no schism in the body. Likewise, […]
Keep The Unity, Eph 4:3
Ps 133:1 how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. The Lord said this. He said it is good and pleasant when brethren dwell together in unity. Brethren dwelling together in unity is like the precious ointment upon the head… skirts of his garments. Pictures a man filed with […]