Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

Hanging On Every Word

LUKE 19:47-48 – And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people were seeking to destroy him, but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were hanging on his words. THEME OF THE DAY. HANGING ON EVERY WORD. In reading today’s scripture, I pondered if…

Evidence Of Conforming To The Image Of Jesus

ROMANS 8:29-30 – For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. THEME OF THE DAY. EVIDENCE OF…

The All-Sufficiency Of Jesus Christ

COLOSSIANS 2:9-10 – For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. THEME OF THE DAY. THE ALL-SUFFICIENCY OF JESUS CHRIST. We are needy people. By design. By creation. God made us not only for His good pleasure but for us to be totally dependent…

Salt and Light Lives in a Decaying Culture – Part 13

In our journey through 1 Peter, the Apostle is showing us how our conduct is to be in a culture far away from God. This section reveals the power by which we may live this influential life; the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We hope to see His Triumphant through the Gospel as the motivator and strength to make a difference in our lives for Him.

Two Types Of Christians

GALATIANS 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. THEME OF THE DAY. TWO TYPES OF CHRISTIANS. There are those Christians that just light up a room when we see them. Their presence is a source of immediate encouragement. Often, they don’t even need to say a word. Just the twinkle in their eyes, the smile, and…

How Do We Know

LUKE 17:11-19 – On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the…