Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12 NASB Press On – How do I change boule into thelo? When we discovered yesterday that “will”…
“For I have come down out of heaven, not that I should do my will, but the will of him who sent me.” John 6:38 NASB Will – There are two words in Greek that are translated “will.” Knowing the difference between these words is crucial. The first is thelo. It means intending to do…
Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh even his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are among the records of the kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 33:18 NASB Manasseh – Manasseh was one of the…
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him.” John 14:23 NASB We will come – We need a partner, not a plan. We don’t need a plan. In my experience,…
“He who has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me, and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.” John 14:21 NASB Keeps them – From Adam until now, no man has been able to fulfill this requirement. …
Therefore, the land mourns and all who dwell in it waste away; the animals of the field, the birds of the air, and even the fish of the sea are taken away. Hosea 4:3 (Dearman, NICOT) Mourns – God designed His creation with one thing in mind: response. Everything God did established the opportunity for…
“He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, and He has put darkness on my paths.” Job 19:8 NASB Walled Up – The great difference between a believer and a non-believer is perspective. The non-believer’s worldview is filled with help-myself actions. The prayers of non-believers are really attempts to get some divine…
Then Job responded, “How long will you torment me and crush me with words?” Job 19:1-2 NASB Crush – “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life.” Perhaps Job’s friends needed to listen to Peter. They came to “comfort” Job but they ended up breaking him to pieces with their words. …
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. Psalm 103:11 (Hebrew World) So great – If you want the revamped lyrics to this psalm, turn to Romans 8:38-39. Death, life, angels, principalities, present, future, powers, height, depth or anything in the created universe…
He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. Psalm 103:10 (Hebrew World) According to our sins – How do you want God to deal with you? Should He stand you before the royal throne and bring a microscope to your life? Should He demand an account…
