Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

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,…

The Gospel in Romans: Paul’s Passion – The Letter’s Theme

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 his passion in life and the theme of his letter to theme; the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. From the Apostle Paul, we find a continual model to follow in being Gospel-centered in all of life.

Our Identification Card

JOHN 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  OUR IDENTIFICATION CARD.  Today’s scriptures are those I call “danger truths”…

A Sure Cure To Complaining About Our Suffering

MATTHEW 27:24–31 – So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” Then he released for them Barabbas, and…