Power from Above (Epistle: Acts 2:1-13 | Gospel: John 20:19-31) When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to […]
Holding God to His Word (Genesis 32:9-12) 9 Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, Lord, you who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ 10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. […]
The Spirit of Excellence (Daniel 1:11-20) 11 So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then let our appearance be examined before you, and the […]
Your God-Given Assignment – Be Strong and Accomplish It (Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 28:4-10 | Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-18 | Gospel: John 18:29-33) However the Lord God of Israel chose me above all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever, for He has chosen Judah to be the ruler. And of the […]
I AM the Lord, I Change Not (Numbers 23:13-26) 13 And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence. 14 And he brought him into […]
Grappling with Life’s Paradoxes (Psalm 73:2-20) 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.4 For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. (Grappling with Life’s Paradoxes) 5 They are not in […]
Overcoming Sin and Death (Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 | Gospel: John 20:1-18) 12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. 14 And if […]
Loose Them and Bring Them to Me (Matthew 21:1-10) And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose […]
Beware of Covetousness (Epistle: 1 Timothy 6: 3-10 | The Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21) If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, […]
Hear ye HIM (Matthew 17: 1-13) Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to […]
Gaius Demetrius and Diotrephes (3 John) The book of 3 John focuses on practical Christianity with highlights on our reputation before God and man. Our reputation evaluates our character, integrity and stance; it may be good or bad, positive or negative. God expects us to live according to the Word’s standard and not the world’s […]
Strong Overcomers Abiding in the Word (1 John 2:12-19) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write […]
Add to Your Faith, Virtues (Epistle: 2 Peter 1:1-9 | Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12) Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, […]
Always Labouring in Prayers (Colossians 4:1-12) Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue earnestly in prayer, (Always Labouring in Prayers) being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to […]
Be Strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might (Ephesians 6:10-16) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against […]
