Micah 5:2 – But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. A. He comes in humility. – Micah 5:2 B. He is the true shepherd. – Micah 5:4-5a C. He preserves a remnant.…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
PSALM 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah. THEME OF THE DAY. DEALING WITH OUR FEARS. Our worlds exist in…
Micah 4:1-5 – The Mountain of the Lord It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and it shall be lifted up above the hills; and peoples shall flow to it, and many nations shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the…
PSALM 96:6-9 – Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the…
PSALM 136:1 – Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever THEME OF THE DAY. OUR PLACE OF SECURITY, REST, AND CONFIDENCE. Psalm 136 is an amazing Psalm. Please make it a steady diet in your spiritual walk. Even memorize it. It will prove its worth over and over when life gets really tough, overwhelming,…
1 SAMUEL 14:52 – There was hard fighting against the Philistines all the days of Saul. And when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he attached him to himself. THEME OF THE DAY. THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIPS. It may seem strange to find an Old Testament book offering a clear and precise “blueprint” on successful Christian living. And…