In Mk 11:27-28, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders questioned by what authority Jesus went into the temple and cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, Mk 11:15. Jesus answered them with a question about John the Baptist’s baptism, “was it from heaven, or...
In Acts 11:22-24, Barnabas exhorted the church at Antioch “that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” To purpose in your heart to do something is to become so resolved that nothing will change your mind. For instance, in Is 14:24-27, the Lord purposed to break the...
God’s Will for My Life 1 Thes.4:3 Finding God’s will for your life is very simple. The Bible clearly states what is the will of God for you. We make the mistake of confusing God’s will and God’s plan for your life. God has a plan for your life...
Be Not Silent Ps. 30:11-12 According to Acts 1:8, we are to be witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is a responsibility of every Christian. If you are saved, then you have the Holy Spirit of God living in you. You should have the desire to share the...
“A true witness delivereth souls,” according to Prov 14:25. It will help us to understand and apply this verse to our lives if we will consider the various definitions of “true” that are compatible with this verse. A true witness is: Properly so called – he’s properly so called...
In Prov 30:24-28, there are four little things that are exceeding wise. The spider is one of them. She “taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces,” [Prov 30:28]. We must be like the spider. We must hold onto good things, like Paul wrote in 1 Thes 5:21,...
How are we to know God, and once we know him, how are we to increase in the knowledge of God? He will reveal himself through: Sight – Romans 1:18-28. One of the first ways that God reveals himself to us is in creation. “For the invisible things of him...
Stephanas was Addicted 1 Cor 16:15-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The house of Stephanas was addicted to the ministry of the saints. Addicted – strongly inclined to indulge in repeatedly. Addict – to devote or surrender to something habitually or obsessively. Earlier meaning – to give over, surrender, apply or devote...
I Cannot Lk 14: 20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “I cannot” is not an acceptable excuse with the Lord. If the Lord wants you to do something, don’t tell him, “I can’t.” I told right-footed kids, that I coached in soccer, to use their left foot to kick the ball. They...
Asa’s Rewardable Work 2 Chr. 15: 1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Asa’s life changed when he responded to the prophecy of Azariah in 2 Chr 15:1-15. Today, your life can change the same way. You can do the rewardable work that Asa did if you will make the changes that he...
