EXODUS 20:20 – Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of Him may be before you, that you may not sin.” THEME OF THE DAY. WHAT IS REALLY BEHIND OUR TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, AND TESTS? An untested faith is a false faith. An untried faith is an unreliable faith and a…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Repentance
MATTHEW 5:2-11 – And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be…
John 11:35 – Jesus wept.” THEME OF THE DAY: OH HOW HE LOVES US. The shortest verse in the entire Bible is today’s scripture, but its length does not determine its depth of meaning and application. Within the simple two words, “Jesus wept” lies a revelation of His love towards His people which knows no end and ensures boundless comfort in…
Haggai 1:1-9 – In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people…
MATTHEW 9:36 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” THEME OF THE DAY: DO WE SEE THEM? They are everywhere. Right outside the front doors of our houses; neighbors, tellers in our banks, cashiers in grocery stores, attendants at drive-thru windows, friends, co-workers, family members, people…
HEBREWS 4:15-16 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” THEME…