1 John 3:24 – Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. THEME OF THE DAY: RECOGNIZING THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK. God gives us many gifts in life. And when it comes to the Christian life, He has given us the…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
John 11:35 – Jesus wept. THEME OF THE DAY: OH HOW HE LOVES US. The shortest verse in the entire Bible is today’s scripture, but its length does not determine its depth of meaning and application. Within the simple two words, “Jesus wept” lies a revelation of His love toward humanity which knows no end and ensures boundless comfort in all life’s…
Continuing in our examination of the preface of the model prayer, Pastor Jim now focuses in on what it means that our Father is “in heaven”. Matthew 6:9 – Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…”
1 Peter 1:8-9 – Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. THEME OF THE DAY: GOD’S WORK OF SANCTIFICATION IN US. Every Christian grows spiritually. Theologians define…
1 John 1:1-4 – That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the…
Pastor Jim examines Christ’s model prayer, the preface, with particular emphasis on “Our Father in heaven”. Matthew 6:9 – Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…”. He explores some of what it means that we can call God our father by examining ten truths about our relationship to God as adopted sons and daughters.