“This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.” (Isaiah 66:2) The first mark of the upright heart is that it trembles at the word of the Lord. Isaiah 66 deals with the problem of some who worship in a way that… Continue reading What Kind of Prayer Pleases God?
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The Foundation of Jesus Christ
1 Cor. 3: 10-13 God’s kingdom is always moving forward. There is no staying the same according to the captain of 49ers. If we feel that we are in the same place, it means that we are regressing. When we feel comfortable and do not want to move forward, God will push us to do… Continue reading The Foundation of Jesus Christ
Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love
After a long walk in faith and serving the Lord, disciple John gave this encouraging and important message about love, because through love we can know God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love 1 John 4:8 God is in heaven while we are on earth. We can know God… Continue reading Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love
He gave thanks and broke the bread
Mark 6: 30-34 That Jesus fed 5,000 men with five loaves of bread and two small fish was a popular miracle that astounded all disciples. Prior to this event, Jesus had sent away his disciples to various villages and towns to preach the good news and they had done so well, bringing back to Him… Continue reading He gave thanks and broke the bread
The Cross of Jesus Christ – “Foolish Wisdom”
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 The cross is a mystery. How can suffering and dying on a cross be the power of God? The Jews viewed anyone who died on a… Continue reading The Cross of Jesus Christ – “Foolish Wisdom”
Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. When we read this verse, we should think about our life, whether we are still hating someone, whether we do not forgive someone yet. We need to let it go, forgive and love him whom we hated in the past. We need… Continue reading Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors
Take heart, I have overcome the world
Lately my prayers before the Lord have been laced with many tears. Tears which fall from so much unresolved turmoil, unrest and evil in our world.I, as well as countless other people are crying out, “Help us Lord! Only You can fix this mess!” While we stand and believe for God to intervene, there are… Continue reading Take heart, I have overcome the world
I Have Washed Your Feet, You Also Should Wash One Another’s Feet – John 13:4 Bible Study
John 13:4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” Luke 22:24 A dispute also arose among them as to… Continue reading I Have Washed Your Feet, You Also Should Wash One Another’s Feet – John 13:4 Bible Study
The Son of Man Did Not Come to Be Served but to Serve – Matthew 20:20 Bible Study
Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.” 22… Continue reading The Son of Man Did Not Come to Be Served but to Serve – Matthew 20:20 Bible Study
This Poor Widow Has Put More into the Treasury Than All the Others – Mark 12:41-44 Bible Study
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 12:41-44 Bible Study