“…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching…” (1 Tim. 4:13)
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Cross of Christ has made us members of the same family, one body. Sometimes we would rather dwell on our differences, causing division. In this passage, Paul says that when we come together to share the Lord’s Supper, it’s the right time to examine ourselves.
Ephesians 6:17 As we continue to become equipped for spiritual battle, we are exhorted to receive a helmet (salvation) as well as a sword (the Word of God). These items are vital for the Christian warrior and they are received by faith.
Ephesians 6:15-16 In order to advance in the battle against our spiritual enemy, we need to be prepared for his counter-attack. Our protective footwear is the gospel of peace. Our defense against the devil’s flaming arrows of doubt, bitterness and distraction is the mighty shield of faith. Do you have your armor on?
Ephesians 6:14-15 Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King. Is the American Dream the same as God’s Dream? In our spiritual battles, it is important to put on the armor that God has provided. As we examine the full armor of God that Ephesians 6 outlines, we look first at our protective armor–the belt of truth…
Ephesians 6:10-13 We’ve been talking about “Living the Dream”– ordering our lives the way God intended. Now we begin looking at where the power comes from to make this life a reality. “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
Psalm 10 David’s eyes and heart are open to the plight of the helpless. His prayer is first a complaint to God about the situation and then a call to action. “Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless.”
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 As Isaiah lays out the prophecy for the coming Messiah, he highlights some “surprising”, unexpected aspects that will characterize the Savior of the world.
Isaiah 59 & 60 “Justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We look for light but all is darkness,” the prophet laments. But it won’t always be this way. “For the Redeemer will come…” and then things will change. “Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and…
Isaiah 56:1-8 In this passage, the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the day when the promise of peace, justice and righteousness will be extended to all. This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.”
Isaiah 48:1-11 Idols and false gods are unable to tell what will happen in the future. Only the Lord God can do that. The Bible is filled with amazing prophecies; some have already happened, some are yet to come. Here, God says, “I will tell you a new thing …”