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LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-34 (James 4:4)

WE CAN LOVE GOD OR LOVE THE WORLD, BUT WE CANNOT LOVE BOTH BIBLE PASSAGE: You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. (James 4:4) MEDITATION: If you ask them, most people … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-24 (Isaiah 30:18)

DON’T STOP PRAYING – BE PATIENT BIBLE PASSAGE: “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” (Isaiah 30:18) MEDITATION: Many times the Lord will deliberately delay answers to our prayers … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-22 (1 Timothy 1-3)

Pray For Everyone BIBLE PASSAGE: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior. (1 Timothy 2:1-3) MEDITATION: – … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-04 (Ephesians 2:11-22)

Ephesians 2:11-22 Question: What are some causes for walls developing between people?     – Prejudice:       (I don’t like their looks, so I’m not       going to have anything to do with them).     – Pride:       (They don’t deserve my       friendship after what they have done).     – Hurt:       (They have hurt … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-01 (Ephesians 1:1-14)

EPHESIANS 1:1-14 When you pray, how much time do you spend praising God? Question: Why do you think God deserves our praise?     – He gave us eternal life?     – He is our Creator?     – He is Holy and sinless?     – He blesses us?     – He answers our prayers?     – … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-40 (Romans 12:2)

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME? BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought to yourself,     “I … Continue reading

STUDY OF GALATIANS (Part-3)

Study of Galatians (Part 3) Question: How would you define the purpose of laws? Question: What would society be like without laws? Question: How would you define faith. GALATIANS 3 VERSE 1. You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Paul was still upset with … Continue reading

STUDY OF GALATIANS (Part-2)

Study of Galatians (part 2) Question: What causes barriers between two people? Question: What draws two people together? Question: Do we have a tendency to accent the good or bad?     Question:     Why? Question: What are some problems, difficulties, or other barriers that come between two Christians?     – Race?     – Cultural backgrounds? … Continue reading

STUDY OF GALATIANS (Part-1)

Study of Galatians (part 1) Galatia:     – Located in the center of what is now known as Asia Minor.     – Original inhabitants (Phrygians) had a religion of nature worship.     – Many Jews lived there.     – Galatians were noted for their:       1. Impetuosity (being impetuous).                – Impulsiveness.                – Acting … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-39 (Psalm 100:2)

JOY AND HAPPINESS CAN BE FOUND IN SERVING THE LORD! BIBLE PASSAGE: “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2) MEDITATION: There should be joy in every act of obedience by Christians, including worship and service. We are not called to serve with the fear of a slave, and not … Continue reading