Romans 12:19 – Is there any place for vengeance in the Christian’s life? No. Do we often, though, seek the downfall of others (at least in our minds!)? In Romans, Paul gives us helpful principles to fight against the urge to “get back” at that person. Listen and grow.
As Christianity is legalised and the Roman Empire crumbles, the church enjoys newfound fruitfulness. Doctrine is clarified, and the Gospel spreads. At the same time, new dangers emerge – false teaching gains influence and unbiblical rituals are accepted by many. The message for us is clear: hold tightly to Scripture and be wary of worldly […]
How did the church of Jesus Christ fare after Jesus had ascended into heaven and the apostles all had died? Let’s just say it was a “difficult” period. Simultaneously though, the gospel continued to grow and bear fruit. There’s much to learn from the persecution of those who’ve gone before us. Be faithful to Jesus, […]
Genesis 32-33. Jacob learns three lesson that are applicable to Christians today. Christians can expect to be overwhelmed. They ought to seek God’s help for a resolution of their trials. And they should follow God’s plan as revealed in Scripture, rather than their own plans. It is through these lessons that God’s people may expect […]
Luke 9.51 shows us that Jesus was resolute in his mission to go to Jerusalem, that his suffering was God’s plan all along, and that his death was never the end of the story. What a Saviour we serve!
Micah 4.1-5 shows us that Christmas brings us to God, Christmas brings us peace, and Christmas brings us Prosperity. Let us celebrate Christmas in such a way that God is glorified, and a lost and dying world sees the joy Christians may have.
Leviticus 25 – The Day of Jubilee promises celebration, restoration, and freedom. This gives God’s people a distinct reason to hope and to continue in their battle against sin.
Leviticus 1-7 God’s people are to give to God their best, their are to give to God first, and they are to give to God joyfully. These practices take faith in God and committed obedience.
Genesis 27-28.9 – This is a story without a hero, at least a hero that is seen. Each character in the story is seeking blessing, but all of them seek blessing in their own ways. It is only when this family begins to seek blessing in the Lord that true blessing comes.
Leviticus 19 – Christians are to be characterised by holiness in in their relationships with those around them. Their holiness is to be marked by a right view of justice. Their lives are to be pure in all aspects. And their worship is to be only that which God has commanded.
Leviticus 16 – Holiness is a mindset. Christians are to have this mindset regarding sin: sin must be put to death.
Psalm 101 – The What, How, and Why of the Christian Ideal.
Psalm 51 – Three Cries of Repentance
Psalm 91 – How to hold fast to the Lord in uncertain times.
Genesis 6:9-8:22 – Few accounts better display both the holiness of God and the kindness of God than the flood.
Psalm 31 – Where Christians are to turn in times of suffering and hardship.
Isaiah 9:6 – The Lord is our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, and Everlasting Father.
Hebrews 10:19-25 – Four encouragements for Christians since Jesus is our Great High Priest.