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 […]
For Unto Us a Son is Given (Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 | The Gospel: John 1:1-14) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that […]
The Beatitudes: The Life of Light (Matthew 5:1-14) Jesus boldly declared in the course of His earthly ministry that He is the light of the world and whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness (John 8:12). However, He did not stop at that, He extended the assertion to include His followers when He told […]
The Beatitudes: The Life of Light (Matthew 5:1-14) Jesus boldly declared in the course of His earthly ministry that He is the light of the world and whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness (John 8:12). However, He did not stop at that, He extended the assertion to include His followers when He told […]
Revival Day 1 – You are the Light of the World (Matthew 5:14-16) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. […]
Go Ye to the Poor and Less Privileged – Ministry of Helps (Matthew 25:31-40) 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, […]
The Difference His Resurrection Makes (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 […]
Perfect Relationship (Matthew 1:18-25) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put […]
Ask of Me the Heathen: Targeted Strategies (Acts 13:42-49) 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, […]
Rekindling Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them […]
John 1:1-14 (The Word was made flesh) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the […]
Romans 1:11-17 (Discharging the Debt of Preaching the Gospel to Press On) ……14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready [for] preaching the gospel to you that are at Rome also. 16 […]
Matthew 25:31-40 (Pressing into the Kingdom with Care for the Less Privileged) 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates […]
Philippians 2:1-8 (Pressing Higher with a Heart for Others) Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your heart s tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one […]
The Epistle – 1 John 3:14-19 (Aborters of Kingdom Lifestyle) 15 Those who hate others are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life in them. 16 This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for others! .. (GNT) The […]