Our Bible Lessons each have something to do with patience. The Prophet Malachi – the last OT Prophet – reveals that even God’s patience has limits. Judgment is Coming. When persecuted we should pray for patience and thank the LORD that we are counted worthy to suffer for Him. God’s patience ran out for those who … [Read more…]
New…we human beings are enthralled with new, especially the newest and the greatest things. If you don’t think so, just wait until the next new I-Phone comes out and people lose their minds. Our Gracious Creator God has promised new too. New Relationship, New Heavens — He promises us a new heaven and a new earth, … [Read more…]
When it comes to real love and mercy…we don’t even compare to the LORD God. It’s truly evident in our Scripture Lessons. In the OT Lesson — The LORD God distinguishes Himself from every example by forgiving sin and showing Himself a God of Love. In the EP Lesson — The Love of God surpasses … [Read more…]
The Roman Church of Martin Luther’s day – and our own – teaches that men can make satisfaction for (make up for) sins by their actions and by obedience to certain church made rules and activities. This is not what God’s Word declares.
In about a month and a half (gasp) we will, as a nation, celebrate Thanksgiving Day. As Christians we don’t only give thanks to God one day a year, but every day. It is proper to give thanks to God…like Noah, after spending nearly a year on the ark. It is proper to give thanks … [Read more…]
This past week we saw again the kinds of evil that proceed from the hearts of sinful human beings…in the senseless stabbing of a young Ukrainian woman and the shooting of a political activist. The wickedness of fallen humankind and the mercy of God are contrasted in our scripture lessons this week. God didn’t write … [Read more…]
From little on, we human beings tend to think that we are stronger than we really are and able to do what we can’t actually do. The Israelites probably thought it would be easy to follow the LORD and keep His Word. They would never forsake Him for idols…until they did. Would it be easy … [Read more…]
…so said the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. Jesus had revealed that He came to reveal the truth about how one is saved from sin and death eternal. Many today reject the idea that there is wrong and right, true and false. Some say that each person can decide for themselves what is true for them … [Read more…]
Faith is something that people like to talk about…but is sometimes difficult to define. Some maintain, ‘My Faith is Strong’ which sounds like faith is something personal that stands and falls on its own. Faith doesn’t stand alone; it has an object, something or someone one it believes or trusts in. So it matters what … [Read more…]
Focus is important when driving. If you are texting or talking on the phone you are much more likely to have an accident. Focus is important as a Christian. We are often distracted by the things of this world when we should keep our eyes fixed on Christ. We are refocused by our Bible Readings. OT … [Read more…]