Today’s Word
Chief of the Tribe
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all 1 Timothy 1:15 Foremost – The Greek word protos means first in space, time, number or rank. Nothing comes before it. Nothing ranks above it. Nothing precedes it. Nothing is greater than it. All of that sounds wonderful. Who…
What Satisfies
Show us the Father, and it is enough for us John 14:8 Enough – They didn’t get it. Three years with Jesus and they were still clueless. So when Philip asked Jesus to satisfy them, he put a big foot in his mouth. What was he really asking? To see God? Hardly. Every Jew knew…
The Contentment Psalm
For I was envious of the arrogant as I saw the prosperity of the wicked Psalm 73:3 Envious – Robin Leech introduced all of us to the “Lives of the Rich and Famous”. We watched them entertain in splendor, board their private jets, sail on their yachts, slip away to their island homes and spend…
Under Man
Because of the proof given in this ministry they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all. 2 Corinthians 9:13 Obedience – They’re making a new Superman movie. I saw the previews a few days ago. This…
The Rules of Contentment (3)
And God is able to make all grace abound in you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Sufficiency – The third rule of contentment is found in this verse. The same Greek word (autarkeia) is here translated “sufficiency” but it might just…
The Rules of Contentment (2)
But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6 Contentment – Let’s be perfectly clear: God is not interested in helping those who help themselves. If you have embraced the age-old heresy that God helps those who demonstrate their own self-sufficiency, you need to read the Bible again….
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