“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 For – A lot of theology is in prepositions. So many times we find that small prepositions make all the difference. Think of the importance of words like “with”…
“punishing the wicked by bringing his way on his own head” 2 Chronicles 6:23 Wicked – Axe murders? Rapists? Someone who tortures another? When we think of “wicked” we often picture crimes of extreme violence. We think of the headlines. Then our descriptions get a little broader. Embezzlers, thieves, cheats, arsonists, terrorists. All those things…
“O LORD, the God of Israel, there is no god like You in heaven or on earth, keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart;” 2 Chronicles 6:14 Keeping – God is the original Promise Keeper. Oh, Lord, there is no one like You, guarding Your promises…
“if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Turn – Here’s today’s question: How many times do you think this word for turning around is used in the Old Testament? Here’s…
“if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Humble – The most painful act a human being can perform is to humble himself. Remember that time when you were blamed for…
“if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Called – It’s all about your business card. So you’re a believer? Then read this verse and ask yourself, “Who does the calling?” …
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 Find – Where is God when we really need Him? When terrible things happen in the world, where is the Almighty? How come God doesn’t show up and fix things or rescue the innocent? Why can’t we…
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 Seek and Search – Not just action, but diligent, purposeful action. You won’t get what you’re looking for unless you know the difference. That’s why Jeremiah uses two words for “seek” in this verse. God wants you…
“God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.” Matthew 16:22 Forbid – Confronting the brutal facts! One of the five key elements in companies that transverse the hurdle from good to great is an unfiltered reality check. Here we see Peter fail the test. Jesus knew the brutal facts of his mission. Peter…
“and we have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” John 6:69 Have – The word is “have” because that’s how we express it in English. But it’s really not a separate word at all. It is really just the translation of the perfect tense for the two…
