Today’s Word
Planning Ahead
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. Romans 13:14 Provision – When is planning ahead a disaster? When it is anticipation toward the occasion for sin. James tells us that no one sins unless he is first tempted by his own anticipated desires…
Sins of the Parents
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud Matthew 1:14 The Father Of – Why does the Bible have all of those excruciating genealogies? You can barely pronounce the names and they go on and on. Sure, it’s nice to know Jesus’ lineage, but do we…
The 100% Failure
But his master answered and said to him, “You wicked, lazy slave,” Matthew 25:26 Wicked, Lazy – Not many of us would expect words like this from the mouth of Jesus. Far fewer, perhaps none, could imagine that Jesus would say this to the man who returned 100% of what he was given. In order…
The Mark of the Owner
Rising up, be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord Acts 22:16 Calling On The Name – How do you establish ownership of your possessions? In this age, we have titles, certificates and deeds. We use legal documents to prove ownership. In ancient times, other methods were used. Brands,…
Insulting Our Lord
For God did not give a spirit of fearfulness to us, but of power and of love and of self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fearfulness – What is the difference between cowardice and fear? If we want to understand what Paul really has in mind in this statement to Timothy, we must be able to answer…
The Jesus I Didn’t Know
for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man Luke 19:21 Exacting – Is your Jesus demanding? Is He austere? Or are you convinced that Jesus would never demand results or utter a punishing judgment? Have you been seduced by the “meek and mild” crowd? Or does your Jesus drive a hard…
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