The most famous sermon Jesus preached that is familiar to many is called “The Sermon on the Mount” which spans three chapters [Matthew 5-7]. And the beginning section of that sermon found in Matthew 5:3-12, often called the Beatitudes, lists 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of…
Romans 12:15b calls us to “mourn with those who mourn” or “weep with those who weep” as some other translations render it. But this is easier said than done. Often, we are not sure how to reach out to those who are suffering. Below are 10 suggestions that (hopefully) might…
1 Samuel 8 records the dangers of comparison. Samuel was appointed by God to lead Israel. However, the nation was not content to enjoy the peace and protection that God gave through Samuel’s leadership. Their cry was, “Give us a king to lead us” [1 Sam 8:6]. Despite God’s warning…
Romans 12 is one of the most important chapters in the Bible that deals with Christian living. Below are 17 posts covering the entire chapter based on the various themes related to the new life. This post is offered with the prayerful hope that the reader will be encouraged and…
Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 When you are not forgiven, or neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you sting and hurt with the insult and the oversight, but your heart is happy because you…
1. Prayer promotes an understanding of God’s word. Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” 2. Prayer promotes holiness. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 3. Prayer promotes…
According to one source, persecution of Christians is worse today than at any other time in history. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (often abbreviated as IDOP), which falls on the 1st Sunday of November, is observed by many Christians worldwide. On this day, many believers pray for…
This post is the 9th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. The pursuit of these attitudes is counter-culture.…
This post is the 8th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking…
This post is the 7th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking…
