Rejoice Evermore, 1 Thes 5:16
Paul’s specific instruction to Christians in 1 Thes 5:16 is that we “Rejoice evermore.” Now I, certainly, have not obeyed this command all the time and I’m pretty sure that you haven’t either. One reason is that we haven’t been doing the things that cause Christians to rejoice. There are some things you can […]
Making Fishermen, Matt 4:19
In Matt 4:19, Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” When we read about the early lives of Peter, Andrew, James and John, the disciples of Jesus, we see the process of making fishermen. We’ll study the Lord’s method of making fishermen in hopes of gleaning […]
Six Things Saved People Should Do, Matt 4:4
What should I do now that I’m saved? There are six things saved people should do. One of the hardest times in your Christian life is right after you get saved. Your enemies fight hard to keep you from growing up in the grace and knowledge of the Lord. Combined, these enemies make it very […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
Prov 27:21 says, “As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.” This proverb is excellent in that it reveals one basis for judging a man’s character. You find out a lot about a man based on how he handles praise. Wise men disregard praise; weak […]
Life and Death, Gen 2:17 – May 31, 2026
Life and Death At first, Adam and Eve had life and just one commandment. The commandment was given to keep them from death, Gen 2:17. The devil was already here and he had the power of death. So God said, If you do this (eat from the forbidden tree), you will die. After they disobeyed […]
The God of Praise, 1 Chr 16:8-9 – March 30, 2026
The God of Praise 1 Chr. 16:8-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You praise the God of praise with: Thanksgiving – David said, “Give thanks unto the Lord.” This is the attitude of gratitude. 1 Thes 5:18 tells us that it is the will of God to give thanks to the Lord in all things! And we […]
Reason With Them, Acts 17:2
In Thessalonica, in Acts 17:2, Paul “reasoned with them out of the scriptures.” As Paul preached Jesus Christ, there are certain things he did that we should consider doing as we deal with people in personal work. While we tell them about Jesus, we should also: Reason with them – Acts 17:2 – to reason […]
Preaching Jesus, Acts 11:20
When you consider preaching Jesus Christ to others it helps to understand what preaching Jesus entails. There’s a lot to it. Today we are going to look at what Paul and some of his fellow preachers did when they went about preaching Jesus. Preaching Jesus entails: Publishing – Acts 13:49 – to publish is to […]
Much Required, Lk 12:48
Much Required Lk 12:48 describes the punishment of those who knew the Lord’s will and didn’t do it, before his return, versus those who didn’t know, yet also did things worthy of stripes. The ones who knew are beaten with more stripes. The principle is this. “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall […]
How You Influence Others, Jn 1:40-42
You must remember to consider how you influence others in their walk with the Lord. You can influence others to: Receive Christ – Jn 1:40-42, Jn 4:39. Consider how you influence others to trust Christ. Andrew influenced Peter and the woman at the well influenced numerous men in her city to come to Jesus. With your […]