They were a grief of mind…Genesis 26:35 The marriage of Esau to two Canaanite women grieved Jacob and Rebekah. Esau was Jacob’s twin brother. Canaanites rejected the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They worshipped false gods. Their religion caused them to commit unspeakable acts. What people believe influences what people do. True then, true […]
Having a form of godliness…2 Timothy 3:5 Genuine godliness comes from God. However, some people have the ability to feign godliness. This fakery will become more prevalent in the last days, 2 Timothy 3:1. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, […]
Mystery: Godliness Great is the mystery of godliness…1 Timothy 3:16 Mystery in the Bible is something that was once hidden but is now revealed. Paul explains, but we speak of the wisdom of God in a mystery, hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, God has revealed them to us through His […]
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, Isaiah 40:31 Timely advice for today. This is where we are these days; waiting on the Lord. Both His return and His answer to our many prayers. We are waiting for our adoption to be completed. That is the resurrection: Romans 8:23: and not only they, […]
Repent, and turn…Ezekiel 18:30 Yet again God has spoken. This is not the first time God has called for repentance; nor will it be the last. Throughout the Bible, God calls us to repentance. He calls us to turn from our sin. Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, to that iniquity will not be your […]
Since we have such hope…2 Corinthians 3:12 Paul explains this hope. It is the realization who we are in Christ. Before, our minds were blinded, Verse 14. We only saw ourselves under the law—condemned; sinners who deserved punishment. Paul speaks of this blindness as a veil, which has been taken away: For until this day the […]
Moses met with God in the tabernacle. (Exodus 34:34-35) Don’t miss the significance of that bit of history! Moses was very concerned for the future of his people in a vast and harsh wilderness. He needed help, and he found plenty in the tabernacle. “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you […]
But the Spirit Himself makes intercession…Romans 8:26 By His mercy and grace, God has given us His Spirit. Not only as a seal of our redemption—not only as a Comforter, but as a Help in our time of need. Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray […]
What is the great commandment? Matthew 22:36 In His response to the question, Jesus supplies another summary of the message of God law: be loving. Love the Lord your God—love your neighbor. Jesus then revealed that on these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Every command in the law of God is related to one of […]
And My reward is with Me…Revelation 22:12 So, what reward is Jesus bringing with Him? In one sense, His reward is Himself. Paul explains: knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ, Colossians 3:24. Then what is our inheritance? It is in the kingdom of […]