“But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.” vs2Trembling at the word is one of the greatest privileges that God can give us. It is the fear of God that leads us to obedience. It causes us to revere his … Continue reading “TREMBLES AT MY WORD” – Isaiah 66:1-5
“REASONED WITH THEM FROM THE SCRIPTURES” – Acts 17:1-8
“And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures” vs2 First, the Scriptures are our starting point. If Paul used the Scriptures, then how much more so you and I? He didn’t start with what was wrong with them, and point it out. He … Continue reading “REASONED WITH THEM FROM THE SCRIPTURES” – Acts 17:1-8
“WHEN HE SAW THEIR FAITH” – Luke 5:17-26
“And when he saw their faith, he said, ‘Man, your sins are forgiven you.’” First, the Lord sees our faith. He has eyes to behold our insides. Yes, he sees our deeds, but he sees the faith that motivates them. These men believed that he could heal, and that he would, because he is the … Continue reading “WHEN HE SAW THEIR FAITH” – Luke 5:17-26
“I SOLEMNLY CHARGE YOU” – 2 Timothy 4:1-5
“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word..” vs1-2 First, we have a solemn charge. Preaching isn't merely talking and joking. It's testifying with a consciousness of the stakes - that … Continue reading “I SOLEMNLY CHARGE YOU” – 2 Timothy 4:1-5
“FOR HE WAS MORE FAITHFUL” – Nehemiah 7:1-64
“I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many.” vs2 The local church is the assembly of the saints. We must hold to the true gospel and exemplify it in deeds. Then, we are to fellowship as one, … Continue reading “FOR HE WAS MORE FAITHFUL” – Nehemiah 7:1-64
“DISTRACTED WITH MUCH SERVING” – Luke 10:38-42
“But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.’”It shocks us to find out that our service is wrong. We think ministry must be our focus, and forget Christ's … Continue reading “DISTRACTED WITH MUCH SERVING” – Luke 10:38-42
“LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD” – Matthew 22:37
He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ We look at this command as too taxing and wearisome, because we do not understand it. We love God because he is lovely. He has put away our sins and … Continue reading “LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD” – Matthew 22:37
“YET YOU ARE HOLY” – Psalm 22:3
"Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel." This is one of the greatest phrases ever written, considering the context. The Lord Jesus is suffering God’s wrath - dying upon the cross - and he is trusting his God. When abandoned, and all hope of escaping is lost… and all the agony of … Continue reading “YET YOU ARE HOLY” – Psalm 22:3
“COMING TO KILL YOU” ~ Nehemiah 6:10-19
“Now when I went into the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his home, he said, ‘Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple. Let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you. They are coming to … Continue reading “COMING TO KILL YOU” ~ Nehemiah 6:10-19
“WHY SHOULD THE WORK STOP?” – Nehemiah 6:1-9
“And I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" vs3 We must not leave our work for any reason. We can’t leave it to argue with sinners. It is too important that … Continue reading “WHY SHOULD THE WORK STOP?” – Nehemiah 6:1-9
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