For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
JOHN 21:3 – Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. THEME OF THE DAY. LETTING GO THE ANCHOR OF FAILURE. There is a lot in today’s scripture that requires some background. The disciples have just encountered the…
For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you…
EPHESIANS 4:31-32 – Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. THEME OF THE DAY. JUST AS CHRIST TREATS US. There are many ways we may evaluate ourselves as to our growth in becoming like…
LUKE 6:46 –“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? THEME OF THE DAY. THE QUESTION OF ALL QUESTIONS. Today’s scripture is one of the most soul-searching, heart-penetrating, and revealing questions our Lord ever asked of His people. It is also the most important question confronting us on a daily basis. Just let it sink in…
This Lord’s Day evening, we continue in chapter two of our study of 1 John. Here we encounter one of the most glorious and encouraging works of our Lord Jesus on our behalf – Him being our advocate. Why we need Him in this role will be explored in our evening service.