Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” John 4:10 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. John 2:7 Jesus is the… Continue reading Fill the Jars with Water – John 2:7
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God Called Us According to His Purpose – Romans 8:28-30
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he… Continue reading God Called Us According to His Purpose – Romans 8:28-30
To Live a Fruitful Life Is to Live By the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” Galatians 5:22-23 We have read about so much power that the Lord Holy Spirit can do to our lives, the empowerment to speak boldly about the truth of Jesus Christ, the empowerment to do extraordinary things for Christ by giving… Continue reading To Live a Fruitful Life Is to Live By the Spirit
Our Duty to God – Exodus 20:3 Bible Study Guide
You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 God brought Israelites out of Egypt, out of the land of salvery. This is the first commandment God gave them. When they were in Egypt, there were many other gods people believed. But now Israelites should not follow those gods any more, because God saved them… Continue reading Our Duty to God – Exodus 20:3 Bible Study Guide
Trust in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional
This summer I gave myself the goal of learning to swim. Traumatized by a childhood experience of almost drowning to death, I never imagined I would swim one day. I eventually motivated myself to sign up for swim classes since I really want to be able to enjoy in water with my little ones. The… Continue reading Trust in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional
I Have Given You an Example – John 13:15 Bible Study Guide
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. The King, Christ, infinitely lowered Himself for us, and washed our feet. We must remember the love of the Lord; He approaches us with the same love today. We must also remember the Lord’s words,… Continue reading I Have Given You an Example – John 13:15 Bible Study Guide
5 Bible Verses That Show Why Children Should Obey Their Parents
A child’s obedience to his or her parents is one of the most important principles taught in the Bible. Parents are to be honored and obeyed as representatives of God Himself. Children who obey their parents will usually have happy and successful lives. There are many benefits to obeying one’s parents. First, it is simply… Continue reading 5 Bible Verses That Show Why Children Should Obey Their Parents
How Can We Become Those Who Keep Pace with God’s Plan? John 2:7
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. John 2:7 How can we become those who keep pace with God’s plan and be used in God’s history? It requires attending the service well, reading the Bible well, praying well, and meditating on the Word of God well.… Continue reading How Can We Become Those Who Keep Pace with God’s Plan? John 2:7
What does the Bible say about Asking Forgiveness?
After Solomon completed the temple of God, he offered a prayer of dedication. He gave praise to God’s faithfulness and completeness, and prayed for his people. He confessed his finiteness in front of the infinite God. “But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Asking Forgiveness?
This Poor Widow Has Put More into the Treasury Than All the Others – Mark 12:42
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly… Continue reading This Poor Widow Has Put More into the Treasury Than All the Others – Mark 12:42