In our OT Lesson we find seven tidbits of Godly wisdom building up a strong spiritual tower. In our EP Lesson we see what God made of Paul through the Word of Christ. The Gospel Lesson shows how Jesus needed only seven words to heal the invalid. He can heal and save us through His … [Read more…]
Zechariah called upon the people to search their hearts to determine whether they were acting in faith or going through the motions. Peter calls upon us to set aside sinful attitudes and hear the Word which alone can work Godly attitudes in us. Jesus reminds us that Godly giving is giving in faith, trusting the … [Read more…]
When Judah and Jerusalem rejected God’s Word…they brought judgment on themselves; yet God promised mercy in the Holy One. The Macedonians were sinners too…in need of the good news of salvation…so God in mercy sent Paul to proclaim to them the truth. Terrible would be the consequence if the Good News were not proclaimed! Even … [Read more…]
It’s not a recent problem. The people of Israel were warned about taking pride in their place of worship but not listening to the Word of God. Guess what happened? Paul urged the Ephesian Elders to watch out for themselves and their people because false teachers were coming. Jerusalem’s sordid history all came about in … [Read more…]
Because: God’s Word is always effective. God will Judge the world by His Savior. God’s Word is our priceless treasure.
Jeremiah spoke the truth and was rejected in favor of false prophets who told the people what they wanted to hear. Paul cast a demon from a slave girl and was imprisoned! Nevertheless, God’s will was done and the jailer was saved for Jesus. People tell us family is most important. Jesus says hearing His … [Read more…]
Sometimes suffering seems our lot in life. We may expect that life should be different because we are God’s Children by faith. The people of Jeremiah’s day watched Jerusalem be destroyed; but still God promised love and mercy to those who repented. Peter and John were arrested and threatened; but considered it a blessing to … [Read more…]
Israel had largely rejected the LORD God, still He promised to send a Savior who would bring mercy to Israel and beyond. Jerusalem’s inhabitants had denied and demanded the death of the Promised Savior…still God reached out to them through Peter and John. God has invited many to come to His Banquet but many reject … [Read more…]
Human Wisdom says love yourself first. Godly Wisdom says humble yourself and respect first God and His Word. Human Wisdom says hate your enemy and rejoice when He stumbles and falls. Godly Wisdom seeks to save the enemy because Jesus died for them too. Human beings are quick to condemn and to hate. God reaches out … [Read more…]
Our Scripture Lessons give us simple answers this week: Praise the LORD. Share the Good News. Confess the Truth.