Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? May it never be! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by effecting my death through that which is good, that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful. Romans 7:13 Utterly Sinful – How…
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and we walk in darkness, we lie and are not practicing the truth. 1 John 1:6 Walk in Darkness – What do you think about when you read this verse? Most readers probably imagine that walking in darkness applies to the worst kind of reprobates, those…
And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful. Titus 3:14 Unfruitful – Soon it will be good fruit season in Georgia. Peaches will be ripe and plentiful. We will be blessed once more by God’s goodness as He provides for our bodies….
I will fear no evil, for You are with me Psalm 23:4 Fear – Swine flu! The latest in a world of panic-stricken announcements. If we are going to close the borders and the schools over potential deaths caused by swine flu, then by the same logic we should immediately close all highways in the…
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10 NASB Strong/Strength/Might – Empowering people is a common expression in today’s management practices. What does it mean? Usually it entails delegation of responsibility and authority. That means the boss gives you the right to make choices, execute them and be…
This is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the Angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received living words to give to us. Acts 7:38 Living Words – Stephen’s speech got him killed. In it, he summarizes the entire history of God’s interaction with…
that He might deliver us out of the present evil age Galatians 1:4 Deliver Us Out – “I do not ask You to take them out of the world.” Wait a minute! Paul just says that Yeshua sacrificed Himself for our sins so that He might deliver us out, but Yeshua Himself prayed that we…
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11 Fullness of Joy – Today is my birthday. Maybe I should take the day off. But then I wouldn’t get the joy of learning one more deep thing…
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11 Path of Life – The Hebrew expression, orach chayim, combines two words, orach (meaning pathway) and chayyah (meaning living thing). David says that God Himself will teach him…
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. Psalm 16:10 Undergo Decay – In the Old Testament, what happens after death is not clearly articulated. There are a few verses about the underworld, called Sheol, but it is a place where everyone goes when…
