BIBLE PASSAGE: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) MEDITATION: Satan has many weapons at his disposal and all of them are designed to discourage us and ‘bring us down’. As long as he can make us focus on our unworthiness rather than God’s grace, he is having success in … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter5:8) MEDITATION: We’ve all been there, haven’t we? We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we believe that He became our sacrifice for sin and was crucified for our … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua … Continue reading
EPHESIANS 5:1-21 Question: Why do you think some children imitate their parents? – They are around them more than anyone else? – They want to be like them? Question: If a lost person asked you what it means to be an imitator of God, what would you say? – Striving to become like God. – … Continue reading
EPHESIANS 4:17-32 When we are made “priests”, it means we are clothed in righteousness and our lives have been changed. Old habits that are considered unrighteous have been exchanged for new righteous habits. John, to the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. (Psalm 38:21) MEDITATION: As we mature as human beings, we find new discoveries and our eyes are opened to many new things. We may have had a misunderstanding about some of things, but now we see them more clearly and … Continue reading
EPHESIANS 4:1-16 Throughout the first 3 chapters, Paul seemed to focus on doctrinal issues; now he turns his focus to practical issues. He starts to write about what should be done as a result of the blessings Christians have in Christ. VERSE 1. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:18) MEDITATION: Peacemaking – One of the characteristics of having spiritual wisdom is, owning an attitude that loves peace. James expounds on the topic of peace and the benefits of being a peacemaker. In our daily choices we either ‘sow to the … Continue reading
EPHESIANS 3:14-21 Question: Do you think most people view God as a genuine Father, or more as a judge ready to punish every mistake? Why? Question: When we pray, we often ask for God’s blessings – what do we expect as an answer to this request? Question: If we know that God has 100% of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. (Romans 7:15) MEDITATION: During biblical times the people experienced all kinds of strife, however it is safe to say that in our world today, we also see problems of all … Continue reading