BIBLE PASSAGE: Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:4) MEDITATION: Think about these words from Jesus (He has given us instructions for living). Yes, food is important, but so are the Words of God. It seems that … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.(1 JOHN 4:8) MEDITATION:We can love the world, or we can love God, but we cannot love both.God and the world are diametrically opposed to each other.The world wants to lead us in one direction, but God commands us to go in the … Continue reading
Confronting other worldviews. Paul’s second journey began with an unfortunate circumstance (Acts 15:37-40). The reason for the argument: On Paul’s first missionary trip, Mark (who was young at the time) left Paul and Barnabas and returned home (early in the journey). Paul and Barnabas never traveled together again, but … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:(Psalm 91) MEDITATION:God’s desire for us to be saved is so great that He gives us illustrations throughout the Bible about it.One picture of salvation is in the story of Noah’s ark. Noah’s ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ in this way:The ark was like a great coffin;It didn’t have a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” (Ephesians 1:13) MEDITATION: The moment you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit of God … Continue reading
Taking The Good News To Others Stages of Christianity:– Acknowledge sin; conviction; confession.– Seek, and ask to be saved.– Repent (change of direction, lifestyle, focus, etc.).– Thirst for God’s Word; to know Him better.– Develop a personal relationship with the Lord.– With knowledge and relationship comes maturity.– Discovery and use of spiritual gifts.– Boldness to … Continue reading
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:A brother or sister can be restored….that is good news!Our God is the God of the second chance.Do you know somebody who has … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38) MEDITATION: All of us would like for life to be as smooth as possible with no ‘bumps in the road’. We know how it feels when we are driving along thinking about … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” (Romans 11:33) MEDITATION: We need to guard ourselves against LOWERING the standard of God’s Word to our level of understanding, or political correctness. And, we need to guard ourselves against … Continue reading