October 2, 2022October 2, 2022
Revelation 3:7-13
Introduction
Christ is the key holder, the keeper, the one who opens, and closes doors which no one else is able to. It is important to recognize Christ, and see Him for who He is, and what He is able to do.
To the church in Philadelphia, there are more descriptive phrases attributed to Jesus than any of the other churches.
September 21, 2022Romans 12:9
Introduction
In verses 9-21, we are going to look at Holy living! There are some very, very practical things given in the Word of God, that He expects us to adhere to. They are not written simply so we can read them and be aware of them. They are written, that we may PRACTICE them in our life.
Keys to a HOLY Life – These set the tone for the rest of this chapter. Verse 9 is a foundational truth for the rest of the verses that are given.
May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Psalms 33
Introduction
Psalm 33 doesn’t have a title, Hebrew tradition holds that it is a continuation of the previous Psalm. It is worth noting that Psalm 32 ends on the righteous rejoicing, and Psalm 33 picks up on that very same idea. Whether it was intentionally written that way, or the way it was assembled, one thing is for sure, the Lord orchestrated His Word, and He makes NO MISTAKES!
September 21, 2022Romans 12:10-16
Introduction
Last week, we laid a foundation for this week. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” (Rom 12:9). This week, I want to teach more through a check list that we should have in our life. He wrote in the beginning of the chapter concerning presenting our bodies. He then talked about being a part of a local new testament church. Our love is to be sincere. There is a simple list that I want
May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Psalm 34:1-3
Introduction
This Psalm was written when David had been driven out of the country. He was forced to the land of the Philistines. Obviously, he was not welcome there, as he had killed their giant, and their hero. To help us get full context of this Psalm, let’s read the account.
1 Samuel 21:10-15
Notice in verse 10, David was fearful. It is a fearful thing to be on the top 10 wanted list of the king… and I’m pretty sure that David was number 1 on that list.
October 16, 2022October 16, 2022
Revelation 3:14-22
Introduction
The attributes of Christ revealed in each passage are the ones appropriate for the need of the church. He reveals Himself as we need Him.
Not all the churches received a negative commentary. Two churches were simply encouraged to continue in the things they were doing. However, of the ones not doing right, I want to recap the verses:
September 21, 2022Romans 12:17-21
Introduction
The previous verses we looked at in this chapter really dealt with the believer and his interaction with other believers. I put together a check list for keeping track of your life. The verses we will look at tonight, really deal with living among a lost world that practices evil against you.
By way of introduction, the phrase, “Recompense to no man evil for evil.” sets the tone and theme for these verses. It opens with reference to evil, and closes with reference to evil, and tells us how to behave when faced with evil.
June 7, 2023June 07, 2023
Psalm 35:1-10
Introduction
A three fold prayer, is not uncommon in Scripture. After all, didn’t Jesus pray in the garden three times? It was Paul who prayed to be delivered of his thorn in the flesh three times. We read in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
2Cor. 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
September 21, 2022Romans 13:1-7
Introduction
There are some that would take this passage, and completely separate it from the rest of the passages. It flows very well, as the Apostle was teaching about Christians and their conduct with one another, they then move on to Christians living with lost individuals, and he now continues with the idea of Christians and the state or government.
As we have noticed, the church in Rome consisted of Jewish christians, as well as gentile christians. This teaching applies to both of them. We having a Bible, are given much light into the jewish mindset. The jews were a tough people to govern, because they would not fall in line with the government over top of them. They gave the Roman empire great amounts of trouble. Why?
June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Psalm 36:1-12
Introduction
This is a great Psalm. Many of the Psalms, exalt God. They are great to look at, and reflect on God’s goodness to us! Truly, it is worth while to do so! Before he gets tot he goodness of God, he contemplates the path of the wicked in verses 1-4. He then
Judg. 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.