John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading Everyone Practicing Wickedness Hates Jesus Christ
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The Word of the Cross is the Power of God
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 ESV “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ “Where is the one … Continue reading The Word of the Cross is the Power of God
That You May Discern the Will of God
Romans 12:1 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” What are the mercies of God? They are God’s graces to us – his compassion, his kindness, his willingness to forgive us our … Continue reading That You May Discern the Will of God
The Wisdom from Above is Pure
Who is Wise and Understanding? James 3:13-14 ESV “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth." If we are wise with … Continue reading The Wisdom from Above is Pure
Moving on to Maturity in Christ
Hebrews 6:1-3 ESV “Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do … Continue reading Moving on to Maturity in Christ
Deliver Me from Those who Work Evil
Psalms 59:1-5 ESV “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of … Continue reading Deliver Me from Those who Work Evil
Let us Kneel Before the Lord
Psalms 95:1-5 ESV “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above … Continue reading Let us Kneel Before the Lord
I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Psalms 139:13-16 ESV “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the … Continue reading I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Bringing Forth the Good News
Isaiah 61:1-3 ESV “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year … Continue reading Bringing Forth the Good News
Enduring Trials and Temptations
Hebrews 12:3-6 ESV “Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? ‘My son, do not regard … Continue reading Enduring Trials and Temptations
Walking Wounded 