Today’s Word
Living Martyrs
but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses Acts 1:8 Witnesses – You and I are called to be martus; martyrs in the cause of Christ. In fact, the purpose of the church is to be a witness to the world. The church does…
Nothing But The Facts
And you are witnesses of these things. Luke 24:48 Witnesses – We have an English word that is the direct descendent of the Greek word translated “witness.” Once you recognize the Greek, you will be enlightened about the implications of being a witness. The Greek word is martus from which we derive the English “martyr.” …
The First Fruits of Thought
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, Luke 24:45 Opened – Oh, how I wish I had been there. These two men, walking from one village to another, encounter the greatest teacher of all time. As they follow the dusty road, he begins to explain the Scriptures to them. He opens their minds. …
The Air We Breathe
All Scripture is inspired by God 2 Timothy 3:16 Inspired – Shakespeare’s Hamlet is inspired. So are Mozart’s concertos and Beethoven’s symphonies. The Taj Mahal is inspired architecture. Is that what we mean when we say that Scripture is inspired? Do we really mean that it is exceptional, uplifting, energizing and invigorating? Is Scripture inspired…
Opportunity Knocks
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Without Ceasing – As a child, I spent time at summer Bible camp. One of the big prizes given at the end of the camp was a reward for memorizing the most verses of the Bible. John 11:35 and this verse were on everyone’s list. Had we understood the…
The Double Conditional
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. John 15:7 Abide – “If you abide in Me.” Yesterday gave us an exquisite opportunity to do a fearless faith inventory. Do we really have an intimate bond with Jesus that allows no…
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