Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

Do We See Them?

MATTHEW 9:36–38 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  DO WE…

Person, Power, Promises

2 PETER 1:3-4 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the…

Romans: Its Theme and Purpose

This Lord’s Day morning we continue in the opening chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. The Apostle Paul is bringing his greeting to the believers in Rome to a close, and in doing so, reveals the theme of his letter and its purpose. As he does, he makes a statement “I am not ashamed of the Gospel” which is an important truth to understand and embrace.

Treating Others As Jesus Does

MATTHEW 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  TREATING OTHERS AS…

An Audience of One

JOHN 21:15-22 – When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him,…