“…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching…” (1 Tim. 4:13)
Text: Numbers chapters 13, 14, 16, 17, 20 The grumbling Israelites stand poised, ready to enter the Promised Land, but they keep right on complaining to Moses. At last God unleashes upon them the consequences for their continued rebellion. Only the the young and the faithful will enter the Promised Land. The rest will die…
Exodus 15:22 – 17:7 The Lord had displayed His mighty power to Moses and the children of Israel in helping them escape the oppression of Pharaoh. Now, in the wilderness, the people were thirsty and hungry. They all began to grumble against Moses and against God. God told them, “I have heard your grumbling.” And…
3 John “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” v. 4 The apostle John joyfully commends those who not only faithfully, consistently stand up for the truth, but also offer assistance, fellowship and encouragement to others who are doing the same.
2 John “It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. . . . As you heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” Two commands–truth and love. Both essential to maintaining the bond that holds God’s children…
Hebrews 1:1-4 This passage in Hebrews reminds us that God is in the habit of speaking to people. But the message God conveys to lowly humans in the humble birth of His superior Son is unmistakably profound.
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) Whether these words are spoken by the angel to fearful shepherds, or quoted by Linus to…
1 Peter 5:6-14 Peter concludes his letter by reviewing some important things for us to remember when faced with suffering. He tells us: 1) Remember you are in God’s hands; 2) Be alert because the devil is looking for an opportunity; 3) Our suffering won’t last forever. “…after you have suffered a little while, [the…
1 Peter 5:1-5 Peter addresses the leaders of the church as he continues to put things in their proper order. Whether they are called elders, overseers or shepherds there are clear characteristics and attitudes that should exemplify one who is leading in the church.
1 Peter 4:12-19 Peter elaborates on the topic of suffering. He explains that all suffering is not equal. There are times when we suffer as a result of foolish sins we have committed; and there are times that we suffer because we belong to Him and the world hates us. Either way, God uses suffering…
1 Peter 4:1-11 All of us are in recovery from sin. In this passage, Peter lists some of the sins that used to entrap us. Now as believers in Jesus, he says, we should be clear minded and self-controlled so that we can pray and love and serve.