Choose this day who you will serve! I choose Christ!
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I was thinking about the new year coming and all of a sudden I was reminded of the book of John. I was inspired to start the new year by reading the first chapter in which he wants us to know that Christ was with God in the beginging, and it was through [...]
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12
For [...]
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NOW STAY WITH ME . . .
I was helping out in the junior high school youth group and this was the message. I had never looked at these verses in this way before. Look at them with me and see what the Holy Spirit teaches you. Lets go to 1 John 2:18-29
18 Children, [...]
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To the extent that we allow God’s love to be manifest in us we are obeying Christ’s command.
To that extent we are remaining in Him and His words are remaining in us.
And to that extent we can expect to have our prayers answered.–Wentworth Pike, contemporary author and Bible teacher.–The Presidential [...]
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Copies of Old Testament text written on scrolls found near the Dead Sea beginning in 1947. these are 1,000 years older than the standard Hebrew Bible manuscripts. They are important because they assure us of the accuracy of the Hebrew texts we have today and help us better know the precise wording of [...]
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“May the God of hope fill you with all the joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
FEELING: I am unworthy or unacceptable in God’s eyes. TRUTH: I am accepted and worthy in Christ. [...]
The Breastplate of Righteousness
“His righteousness, it sustained him.” Isaiah 59:16
Belt of Truth
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
Sword of the Spirit
“The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” Hebrews 4:12
Helmet of Salvation
“The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he [...]
Water turned to Wine: John 2:1
Many Healings: Matt 4:23, Mark 1:23,
Healing of a Leper: Matt 8:1, mark 1:40, Luke 5:12
Healing of a Roman Centurion’s Servant: Matt 8:5, Luke 7:1
Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-law: Matt 8:14, Mark 1:29, Luke 4:38
Calming of the Storm at Sea: Matt 8:23, Mark 4:35, Luke 8:22
Healing of the Wild Men of Gadara: [...]
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Before you read this–I have encompassed a lot of information. The most improtant aspect I feel that each person should take note of are the STRENGTHS, FAULTS, INSTRUCTION AND PROMISES. Even though this was directed at the Seven Churches we can apply it to our own personal relationship and walk with our [...]
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From: LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY IN 28 DAYS–BY KAY ARTHUR
and I quote: “Therefore, the Lord’s Prayer was not meant to be a prayer said by rote. Rather, Jesus was using the same manner of instruction that the rabbis of the day used. He was teaching the disciples an indexfor prayer. Index [...]
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Go to God’s Word daily and pray. (Phil. 4:5-9)
Relationship with a mature believer. (2 Tim. 3:14-17)
Obey God moment by moment. (Lk 6:46-48)
Worship in a Bible believing church. (Heb. 10:24-25)
Tell others about Jesus Christ. (1Pet. 3:15)
Holy Spirit-Let Him direct your life. (Jn 14:26; Gal. 5:16,25)
Event: Old Testament New Testament
The birth of Abram—Gen.11:26
God’s call of Abram—Gen. 12:1-3 Heb. 11:8
The entry into Canaan—Gen. 12:4-9
Abram in Egypt—Gen. 12:10-20
Lot separates from Abram—Gen. 13:1-18 Heb. 7:1-10
God’s covenant with Abraham—Gen. 15:1-21 Rom. 4:1-25, Gal. 3:6-25,Heb. 6:13-20
The birth of Ishmael—Gen . 16:1-16
Abraham promised a son by Sarah—Gen. 17:1-27 Rom. 4:18-25, Heb 11:11-12
Abraham intercedes for Sodom—Gen. 18:16-33
Lot saved and Sodom Destroyed—Gen. 19:1-38
The birth of [...]
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“So that you may approve the things that are excellent.” Phillppians 1:10
1. Will it be spiritually profitable? (1 Cor. 6:12a)
2. Will it bring me into bondage? (1 Cor. 6:12b)
3. Will it build me up? (1 Cor. 10:23)
4. Will it build others up? (Rom. 14:19)
5. Will it help me be more like Christ? [...]
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“Holy and reverend is His name”(Psalm 111:9)
Elohim–Genesis 1:1–Creator
El Elyon–Genesis 14:18-20–The Most High (Sovereign)
Jehovah Tsidkenu–Jeremiah 23:6–The Lord our Righteousness
Jehovah Jireh–Genesis 22:14–The Lord Provides
Jehovah Raah–Psalm 23:1–The Lord my Shepherd
Jehovah Shalom–Judges 6:24–The Lord send peace
Jehovah Nissi–Exodus 17:15–The Lord my Banner
Jehovah Rapha–Exodus 15:26–The Lord that healeth
Jehovah Shammah–Ezekiel 48:35–The Lord is there
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1: God loves you and created you to have a personal relationship with Him. (Ps 139:13-14; John 3:16; John 17:3)
2: Our sin keeps us from having a personal relationship with God. (James4:17; Rom. 3:23, 6:23; Isaiah 59:2)
3: Only through Jesus Christ can you have a personal relationship with God. (John 14:6; 1Pet. [...]
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