Hearken Unto God, Ps 81:10-16
Hearken Unto God Ps. 81:10-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Israel Should Have Hearkened Unto God We should hearken unto God. God promised Israel blessings if they would have hearkened unto him. In Ps 81:10-16, the Lord said that if Israel had hearkened unto him he would have: Subdued their enemies Turned his hand against their adversaries […]
A Biblical Worldview, 2 Cor 4:18
A Biblical Worldview Our texts are 2 Cor 4:18 and Jn 7:24. These texts show us to see things that are not seen and to judge by righteous judgment rather than by appearance. To do this you need a Biblical worldview. Instead of looking directly at the things around us, let’s look at those things […]
Out of the Scriptures, Acts 17:1-4
In Acts 17:1-4, Paul accomplished his work in Thessalonica “out of the scriptures.” Those who were saved in Thessalonica were save because they believed what the scriptures said about Jesus Christ. When you are dealing with the lost, there is sometimes a question about the best way to deal with them. When I was […]
Christianity and Islam Contrasted
Christianity and Islam Contrasted CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Can Christianity and Islam be reconciled? No. There are those who would have you believe that the God of Christianity and the god of Islam are the same God that simply go by different names. However, a study of the Koran and the Bible shows you clearly that […]
Live By The Word, Deut 8:3
According to the Bible, we are to live by the word of God, every word of God. In Deut 8:3, Moses wrote, “man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live”. Jesus quoted this verse in his reply to the devil’s […]
Making Decisions, Prov 4:23
Making Decisions Prov. 4:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here are some considerations to help you when you are making decisions. Remember that your heart makes your decisions; not your mind. Your heart is revealed in your decisions. So, you must keep your heart with all diligence. The heart can be difficult to discern because men […]
Power of Authority, Mk 1:22
In Mk 1:22 Jesus has authority both as God manifest in the flesh and as man. His words have authority. Authority is legal power. A right to command or to act. Power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. Jesus had the power of authority. We live in a society that says “you don’t […]
Why Men Refuse Wisdom, Prov 8:1-36
Why Men Refuse Wisdom Prov 8:1-36 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Proverbs 8:1-6, wisdom is pervasive in that it speaks in multiple public places where it could not possibly be missed. Wisdom calls out to all men, even to the simple and to fools. Wisdom welcomes any audience and gives of her vast counsel, judgment, […]
My Words Do Good, Mic 2:7
In Mic 2:7, the Lord asks, “do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?” Indeed, they do. For us who desire to walk uprightly, God’s words are very good. The key is that you must be walking uprightly. These words are not good to anyone who is determined to walk frowardly. […]
We are Strangers, 1 Pet 2:11
According to 1 Pet 2:11, you and I are strangers and pilgrims in the earth. When you live your life for Christ [Phil 1:21], when you are not conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of your mind [Rom 12:2], when you abstain from fleshly lusts [1 Pet 2:11], when your speech is […]