I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 Looking at our scripture today, indeed, we shared in… Continue reading No longer In Flesh, but Life In Christ
Fill the Jars with Water – John 2:7
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
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
Loving Is Fulfilling the Law
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor… Continue reading Loving Is Fulfilling the Law
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
The Living Water We Need
‘“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit,… Continue reading The Living Water We Need
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