"Anyone finding his life will lose it, and anyone losing his life because of Me will find it.” It’s all in. It is all or nothing. If we don’t give up everything, then we can’t be his disciples. If we do, then we will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, 'My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.'” Here is the summary of the Christian life: "Not as I will, but as...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” We must have this desperation in us. It is, “Give me children, or else I die!” It is no small...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." The church is purchased by the blood of Christ. Therefore, he gets...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.” The Lord stands by us, even when we're wrong. Paul did wickedly...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." The kingdom of heaven is not like we think. We fight for position, relevance, and greatness. We want to be praised. We want notoriety for holiness, zeal, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“It has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.” As many as are ordained to eternal life will believe the gospel. Satan cannot stop it, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“What is your beloved more than another beloved,O most beautiful among women? What is your beloved more than another beloved,that you thus solemnly charge us?” Christ is the most wonderful thing ever seen. He’s the sweetest among...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Now when day came, there was no little disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. And after Herod searched for him and did not find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death.”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
