The Old Testament believer Job lost everything in a day, but still trusted in God to deliver him. The Epistle Lesson reminds us that because of Jesus’ blood we are delivered from sin and have become part of the city of God. Jesus Himself invites us to come to Him and promises to remove our … [Read more…]
God provided for Elijah and his host and her son in a miraculous way. God provides our needs today often through gainful employment and good health. Even when these bodies fail we know that He will raise us up (as He did Lazarus) and take us where death cannot touch us.
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…]
Honesty in prayer means confessing our sins and falling on God’s Mercy, seeking his forgiveness. Honesty in salvation means that we recognize that we owe everything to Christ and Honesty in living means that we show the Lord our thanks for what He has done for us.
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…]
Israel was rich with blessings from God, but turning to false gods and empty pursuits lost it. God promised still to bless them in the Coming Savior. We are rich…but one important blessing is that we recognize God’s Gifts and are satisfied with them. We use our wealth and energy to serve the Lord Jesus. May … [Read more…]