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LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-21 (Romans 8)

Spirit Empowers Believers BIBLE PASSAGE(s): (Romans 8:12-16, 26-30, 35-39) MEDITATION: ROMANS 8 VERSES 12-13: “brethren”     – Paul was talking to believers. “therefore”     – Points back to what Paul said about the Spirit in verses 1-11.       Paul says we are obligated to live one of two different lifestyles;       and, he doesn’t indicate … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-20 (Acts 3)

Experiencing The Gospel’s Power BIBLE PASSAGE(s): (Acts 3:1-8, 11-16, 19-20) MEDITATION: People today want to control their lives but often feel powerless. Young: – No independence; no assets. Middle Age: – Circumstances prevented them from achieving their goals. Elderly: – Moving from independence to dependence for basic needs. Question: Where do people place the blame … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-19 (Galatians 6:1)

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1) MEDITATION: God’s Word gives us good news…a brother or sister can be restored! Our God is the God of the second … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-18 (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter:Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” (Ecclesiastes 1:14, 12:13) MEDITATION: Life can … Continue reading

DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH GOD IN A SPECIAL WAY?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) MEDITATION: Songwriter and singer, Bob Dylan wrote a song titled,    “Gotta Serve Somebody”. The theme of the song was,     “no matter who … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-17 (Galatians 4:6)

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:6) MEDITATION: Sometimes we read scriptures and casually move on without considering the significance of their meanings. That is why God wants us to meditate on His Words. Have you … Continue reading