Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.vs1-2 First, there is a blessing, and it is spiritual! The blessings...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” vs2 He wanted something! He’s a thoroughly convinced sinner, and he wanted God to save him from the misery and power of sin’s consequences. Sin separates us from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The year is 1892. Charles Spurgeon hadn't preached in several months because of sickness. He would die less than a month later, but looking over his congregation as he spoke for the new year, he said; “Let me tell you, in a few words, what I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I determined to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Vs1-2 A determination must be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Tripods stand on three legs. They cannot stand on two. Likewise, peace, power over sin, joy, and boldness depend on the Trinity and our relationship to Him. First, we must have the will of the Father. We cannot have peace in our own will. Now...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” vs6-7
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
