Archive for July, 2010

Scripture And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Observation John’s gospel provides a wealth of material regarding Jesus’ life not found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark or Luke. John describes [...]

Scripture Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat.” Isaiah 55:1 Observation We do not have to come to God with our life in order and ready to present ourselves to God as righteous. It is actually the opposite. Within our own strength and ability we [...]

Scripture The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. Psalm 92:12-14 Observation God promises that those [...]

Scripture Be of sober spirit, be eon the alert. You adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered a little while, [...]

Scripture Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, and he did what was good and right and true before the LORD his God. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in the law and in the commandment, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. [...]

Scripture But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. – James 3:17 Observation Notice the characteristics of God’s wisdom: Purity – pure in motivation, thought and expression Peaceable – also stated as “peace-loving” in another version; [...]

Scripture Remember those who led you, who spoke the Word of God to you, and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:7-8 Observation As Christians, we should consider those who have contributed to the spiritual growth in our lives. For most, [...]