BIBLE PASSAGE: You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today. (Deuteronomy … Continue reading
SPIRITUAL WARFARE LAYING THE FOUNDATION – SECTION 1-1: Question: What do we mean by spiritual warfare?– Some people limit warfare to conflict with the devil and his forces.– Others include enemies mentioned in the Bible, such as the world, and the flesh (Ephesians 2:2-3)– In simple terms, spiritual warfare is the conflict of two … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.” (Psalm 119:34) MEDITATION: Is God righteous? Yes He is! How is the righteousness of God revealed? It is revealed from faith to faith. In other words, God gives us truth; we have faith in that truth; … Continue reading
Question: How did you do on last week’s challenge? – Did you show love toward someone you like, dislike, a stranger, God, or all four? 1 CORINTHIANS 15 VERSES 1-19: Read these scriptures. VERSE 20: Question: In order for Jesus to be resurrected, what must happen first? – His death (“risen from the dead”). … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”(2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION:Have you ever paused and thought about what it would be like to be “with the Lord”?Imagine walking with Him and talking with Him face to face.Imagine the Lord giving you a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:27) MEDITATION: Why would the scriptures tell us to “not give” the devil a foothold? It seems fairly obvious, doesn’t it? If Satan can get just a foothold on us, then it isn’t long before he gains full control of us, and our minds. … Continue reading
Question: As Christians, who should we try to model our lives after? – Jesus, right? Question: What is one word that describes the attitude of Jesus? – Love. – Forgiveness. – Obedience. – Strength. – Wisdom. – Compassion. – Determination. – Service. – Holiness. – Purity. Question: What do the previous 2 questions tell us? … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds, but would keep his commands.” (Psalm 78:7) MEDITATION: On June 8, 1845, Andrew Jackson said, “The Bible is the rock upon which our Republic rests.” Just a few years prior (in 1820), another of our forefathers, Daniel Webster said, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”(Revelation 4:8) MEDITATION:God loves you and has a plan for you! Let that marinate in yourthoughts for a moment. God, the Creator of everything (includingyou), has a plan for your life! Because God has a plan for yourlife, … Continue reading
Question: What is the danger in having special talents? – We only use them for our own gratification. – We neglect to use them (and enjoy them). – Jealousy. – This is the type of problem that existed in the Corinthian church. – There was no unity. – Some were envious of the ones … Continue reading