Archive for April, 2010

Scripture Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, [...]

Scripture “I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed My commandments.” And it grieved Samuel, and he cried out to the LORD all night. So when Samuel rose early in the morning to meet Saul, it was told Samuel, saying, [...]

Scripture For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray that you may be made complete. 2 Corinthians 13:9 Observation In the beginning of this chapter, Paul writes to the Corinthians with a voice of “authority,” (v1-2), to set things straight. More importantly, he concludes with a [...]

Scripture And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Observation The Apostle Paul experienced great hardship during his ministry. Everywhere Paul [...]

Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:10 “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.” Observation In this passage, the Apostle Paul [...]

Scripture “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” — 2 Corinthians 8:9. Observation Christ was by no means materially rich or wealthy while on Earth. His riches referred to here are the [...]

Scripture For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Observation This verse helps me understand the difference between repentance because I’ve wronged God, and feeling bad because I got caught. When I repent, it is not simply an act of [...]