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1 CORINTHIANS 4-5

1 CORINTHIANS 4: VERSE 18:Paul refers to the pride of the Corinthians (they bragged about being superior to other Christians; they felt they were reigning as kings with Christ). Their pride is reflected in the fact that they felt Paul had not visited them, because he knew he had been replaced by better men than … Continue reading

GOD’S FIRE OF AFFLICTION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) MEDITATION: God is going to put every child of His into the fire of affliction. Why would He do that? He tests us, and gives us opportunities to show our “faith muscles” … Continue reading

BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GREATEST GIFT TO MANKIND!

BIBLE PASSAGE: For it is by grace you have been saved,through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…(Ephesians 2:8) MEDITATION:We all enjoy receiving gifts, right?However, when we are given gifts, we have tomake a decision of how we will respond to the gift. If we didn’t like the gift, … Continue reading

TRANSFORMATION; NOT SUBSTITUTION

BIBLE PASSAGE:Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!(2 Corinthians 5:17) MEDITATION:God is building His saints with spiritual steel so thatwe will have a rock-solid faith in the storms of life.As a result, we should not be surprised if God puts us in the … Continue reading

1 CORINTHIANS 2-3

Question: Growing in the Spirit: what does that mean to you?    – Becoming more submissive to God’s will;       maturing as a Christian?     – Growing closer to the Lord?     – Worshipping; fellowshipping with other Christians?     – Relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance       and remolding you to be more like Jesus? … Continue reading

THE CROSS BRINGS PEACE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making PEACE through His blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19-20) MEDITATION: Jesus Christ on the cross provided peace – How? At the … Continue reading

RELIEF FOR YOUR BURDENS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Cast your burdens upon the LORD and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. (Psalm 55:22) MEDITATION: There is an old story about a man who was carrying a heavy load of grain down a country road. Another man in a horse-drawn wagon saw this traveler carrying his … Continue reading

COMPUTER CHRISTIANS

BIBLE PASSAGE:Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God. (Romans 4:20) MEDITATION:Computers have become a part of everyone’s life.More than likely all of us have experienced problems with these electronic devices.Most are not computer technicians soconsequently they are inept at … Continue reading

1 CORINTHIANS 1

Paul was concerned about the unity of the Corinthian church. He knew that many did not understand the message of the cross. 1 CORINTHIANS 1: VERSE 18: Question: What 2 groups did Paul refer to?    1. Those who will perish.    2. Those who are saved.    Note:         These two groups were in the process         … Continue reading

WHERE DO WE GO FOR HELP WHEN WE ARE BURDENED?

BIBLE PASSAGE:“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”(Matthew 11:28-30) MEDITATION:There was … Continue reading