Refuge and Shield Key Texts: Psalm 119:113-114 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Are you double-minded or are you singularly focused, in terms of your faith and devotion to God? Our society is big… Continue reading Refuge and Shield
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Something to Boast About
Something to Boast About Key Text: Galatians 6:11-16 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the… Continue reading Something to Boast About
By Whose Authority?
Key Text: Luke 11:14-28 Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed. But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven.… Continue reading By Whose Authority?
Life in the Spirit
Key Texts: Romans 8:12-14 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh–for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by… Continue reading Life in the Spirit
A Fresh Start
Key Texts: Romans 8:1-8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,… Continue reading A Fresh Start
Just Ask
Just Ask Key Texts: John 16:23b-24 Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. It’s an amazing promise that Jesus made to His disciples. Does… Continue reading Just Ask
The First and the Last
Key Texts: Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever!… Continue reading The First and the Last
Not Our Timing
Key Texts: Acts 1:1-11 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing… Continue reading Not Our Timing
Complete Joy
Complete Joy Key Texts: John 15:9-17 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so… Continue reading Complete Joy
I Will Not Leave You
I Will Not Leave You Key Texts: John 14:18-31 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and… Continue reading I Will Not Leave You