Romans 10
what I want most is for all the people of Israel to be saved. That is my prayer to God. 2 I can say this about them: They really try hard to follow God, but they don’t know the right way. 3…
to Pray 2 First of all, I ask you to pray for everyone. Ask God to help and bless them all, and tell God how thankful you are for each of them. 2 Pray for kings and others in power, so that we…
I’ll bless your name into eternity. 2 I’ll bless you every day, and keep it up from now to eternity. 3 God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his…
BlessConcept
God blesses his people when he bestows on them some gift temporal or spiritual.
BlessedConcept
The term "blessed" refers to being favored or fortunate, often in a spiritual or religious context. It denotes a state of happiness and well-being bestowed by divine favor or grace.
BlessingCultural Ontology, Preaching Theme
A wish, expression, or gift for the wellbeing of another. In cases of divine blessing it becomes an act in favor of the one being blessed.
called you. You belong to Jesus Christ. Planning Ahead: Be sure to order the DVD, “The Milky Way and Beyond,” to be used in week 4. This DVD is part of the Journey to the Edge of Creation two…
to the Gentiles 3 Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles. 2 You have surely heard about God’s kindness in choosing me to help you. 3 In fact, this letter tells you…
to pray for everyone. Ask God to bless them. Give thanks for them. 2Pray for kings. Pray for all who are in authority. Pray that we will live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be…
Jesus by the will of God. God sent me to tell about the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus. 2 To Timothy, a dear child to me: Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and Christ…
sisters, the thing I want most is for all the Jews to be saved. That is my prayer to God. 2 I can say this about them: They really try to follow God, but they do not know the right way. 3…
1 Brothers, the thing I want most is for all the Jews to be saved. That is my prayer to God. 2 I can say this about them: They really try to follow God. But they do not know the right way. 3…
Jesus by the will of God. God sent me to tell about the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus. 2 To Timothy, a dear son to me. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and Christ…
be just and fair to all your slaves. Always remember that you, too, have a Master in heaven who is closely watching you. 2Don’t be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to
in the Lord. 3 Some people want to judge me. So this is the answer I give them: 4 We have the right to eat and drink, don’t we? 5 We have the right to bring a believing wife with us when…
to have faith in him. 2 Others may think that I am not an apostle, but you are proof that I am an apostle to you. 3 When people question me, I tell them 4 that Barnabas and I have the right to…
Says Good-by to the Church Leaders of Ephesus 17 From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him. 18 When they got there, he said: You know…
Christ, called to be an apostle and appointed to spread the Good News of God. 2 (God had already promised this Good News through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. 3 This Good News is about…
Good News As we continue our journey thru the Good News of Luke I want to say how much I appreciate your desire to stick it out. I appreciate your desire to hear the Word preached, the gospel preached. I do believe that we have a literacy problem. Biblical literacy is low. We let popular thought and…
In a world where perfection is often prized above all else, where the slightest flaw can lead to rejection disgust, the Japanese art of kintsugi offers a unique and refreshing perspective that challenges our conventional views on beauty and value. This isn't just an art form; it's a philosophy, a way…
To: The pastors and deacons and all the Christians in the city of Philippi. 2May God bless you all. Yes, I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give each of you his fullest …
40 I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened and heard my cry. 2He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out from the bog and the mire, and set my feet on a hard, firm path, and…
to be expected and even desired. When Emperor Diocletian forbade possession of Scriptures, Euplius, a Christian in Sicily, a deacon and a Bible owner, worried that he might escape persecution. To…
Good news for oppressed people 61 1 The Spirit of Yahweh our Lord is on me; he has appointed [MTY] me to bring good news to those who are oppressed, to comfort those who are discouraged, to free all…
slave, chosen to be a missionary, and sent out to preach God’s Good News. 2This Good News was promised long ago by God’s prophets in the Old Testament. 3It is the Good News about his Son…
Spirit in me, because the Lord has appointed me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts are broken, to tell the captives they are free, and to tell the…
Good News Acts 10:23–48 The heart of evangelism is sharing the story of Christ, the good news of how God took upon himself the sin and shame of the human race so that all who believe in him might be…
Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. Also from Timothy, our brother. 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ that live in Colosse. Grace and peace from God our…
also from Timothy, our brother in Christ. 2 To the Holy♦ and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 In our prayers we…
implies, is evangelism by telephone and is an excellent conversation opener with the “good news” card to be handed out. For information on how your group can have this unique, inexpensive…
God wanted. Also from Timothy, our brother. 2 To the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ that live in Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. n 3 In our prayers for…
me. This is because he has appointed me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts are broken. He has sent me to tell the captives they are free. He has sent…
Spirit♦ of the Lord GOD is on me. The Lord has chosen me to tell good news to the poor and to comfort those who are sad. He sent me to tell the captives and prisoners that they have been set…
necessary encouragement to continue in their task despite this latest opposition. The angel’s charge to the apostles was to go back out to the temple courts and tell the people the full message…
to Give to the Christians in Jerusalem 1 I don’t need to write anything further to you about helping the Christians ⸤in Jerusalem⸥. 2 I know how willing you are to help, and I brag about you to…
is one of the Holy Spirit’s appellations of that Good News which the ambassadors of Christ are called upon to preach. Various names are given to it in the Scriptures. Romans 1:1 calls it the…
Complains to the Lord 7 You tricked me, Lord, and I was really fooled. You are stronger than I am, and you have defeated me. People never stop sneering and insulting me. 8 You have…
I don’t need to write to you about giving to God’s people. 2I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last…
4 It is God himself, in his mercy, who has given us this wonderful work of telling his Good News to others,a and so we never give up. 2We do not try to trick people into believing—we are not…
NOVEMBER 30 Blessings through Christ LUKE 2:22–38 “Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign…
Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing List, and Link to online Simple Church Weekly Report Form (This is the Details Coordinator’s…
THIS BOOK God’s love is for everyone! Jesus came into the world to be the Savior of all people! These are two of the main thoughts in this book. Several of the best known stories that Jesus…
devoted slave of Jesus Christ on assignment, authorized as an apostle to proclaim God’s words and acts. I write this letter to all the believers in Rome, God’s friends. 2–7 The sacred writings…
should be patient with those who are not so strong and have doubts. We should not do what pleases us 2 but do what pleases them and is for their good. We should do whatever helps everyone grow…
10 “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people;” (NASB) Throughout the Christmas narrative, the Angels of the Lord appeared to announce…
to you Gentiles, as I briefly mentioned before in one of my letters. God himself showed me this secret plan of his, that the Gentiles, too, are included in his kindness. 4I say this to explain to…
from Paul. I was chosen to be an Apostle♦ of Christ Jesus. God chose me because that is what he wanted. Greetings also from Sosthenes, our brother in Christ. 2 To God’s Church♦ in Corinth…
Will Be Captured 20 Pashhur son of Immer was a priest and the highest officer in the Temple of the Lord. When he heard Jeremiah prophesying in the Temple courtyard, 2 he had Jeremiah the…
terrible times ahead: doomsayer. It’s an unflattering word, meant to poke fun at the bearers of bad news. We don’t really want to believe their predictions of doom, so we caricature them. Maybe…
that was being said about Jesus. So he sent two of them to ask the Lord, “Are you the one we should be looking for? Or must we wait for someone else?” 20 When these messengers came to Jesus…
3 Blessing Comes Through Faith 1 You people in Galatia were told very clearly about the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. But you were very foolish. You let someone trick you. 2 Tell me…
to get right with God outline Romans 2:17–29 Message of Hope: God loves you and accepts you, no matter what, period. The Basic 8: Oatmeal Can, Connection Card envelopes, Post card invitation…
to Jerusalem 1 The Apostles♦ and the believers♦ in Judea heard that non-Jewish people had accepted God’s teaching too. 2 But when Peter came to Jerusalem, some Jewish believers1 argued…
am in prison because God appointed me to tell non-Jews that Christ is the source of great spiritual blessings for them. Ephesians 3:1-13 I pray that God’s Spirit will empower you, that you may…
Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing List, and Link to online Simple Church Weekly Report Form (This is the Details Coordinator’s…
do to make yourself right with God. God does it all. Planning Ahead #1: Complete the online Growth Groups video training as soon as possible. Planning Ahead #2: Did you get the Journey to the…
slave of God and the messenger of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know God’s truth—the kind of truth that changes lives—so that they…
all a crowd gathered along the shoreline, forcing him to get into a boat. Using the boat as a pulpit, he addressed his congregation, telling stories. 3–8 “What do you make of this? A farmer…
and sisters, the thing I want most is for all the Jews to be saved. That is my prayer to God. 2I can say this about them: They really try to follow God, but they do not know the right way. 3…
So, as a prisoner for the Lord, I beg you to live the way God’s people should live, because he chose you to be his. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love…
Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing List, and Link to online Simple Church Weekly Report Form (This is the Details Coordinator’s…
preaching in the towns. e 2 John was in prison when he heard what Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers 3 to ask Jesus, “Are you the one we should be looking for? Or must we…
Christians, I love you and long to see you, for you are my joy and my reward for my work. My beloved friends, stay true to the Lord. 2And now I want to plead with those two dear women…
to him, “The Lord’s name for you is not Pashhur. Now the Lord’s name for you is Terror on Every Side. 4 That is your name because this is what the Lord says: ‘I will soon make you a terror to…
exclusively contains commandments of Jesus. When in 28:20*—again on a mountain—Jesus charges the eleven disciples to teach the nations to keep everything “I have commanded you,” the thought is…
Acts 8 tells us that Peter’s act in Samaria was misunderstood by at least one observer. Simon, a magician who had won a large following among the Samaritans, offered the apostles money if…
is why we so desperately need Jesus, who did pass the test. In order to save us, Jesus had to keep the whole law of God. Theologians call this “the active obedience of Christ,” and it was…
20 Paul Goes to Macedonia and Greece 1 When the trouble stopped, Paul invited the Lord’s followers to come visit him. After encouraging them, he told them goodbye and left for Macedonia.♦ 2…
advised the young women to remain as they were, unmarried. He reasoned that it would be easier on them to be single than married during this present crisis. There has been discussion among…
It’s hard to imagine how frightening it must have been for teenage Mary to see an angel and hear him speaking to her. The Bible says that “Gabriel appeared to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored…
not yet refer to a literary genre (a book telling the story of the life and teaching of Jesus) when Mark wrote. The word appears in 1:14, 15; 8:35; 10:29; 13:10; 14:9 and refers to what is…
44 Message of Hope: Jesus has the power to set you free from demon harassment and demon possession. Leader’s Tip: It is very possible that there may be someone who is attending your Simple…
Matthew It is obvious that preaching and teaching are mentioned together in Matthew (4:23*; 9:35*; 11:1*). Is there a difference between them? Behind the question of a possible difference between…
we must hold firmly to the three beliefs stated above without the slightest change. Although Christianity may appear “narrow” or “intolerant,” it is willing to embrace everyone who believes. There…
15 The Meeting at Jerusalem 1 Then some men came to Antioch from Judea and began teaching the non-Jewish believers♦ : “You cannot be saved if you are not Circumcise♦ as Moses♦ taught us.” 2…
to God. 2 After David had finished giving the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he used the Lord’s name to bless the people. 3 Then he gave a loaf of bread, some dates, and raisins to…
being urged by the Spirit out into the barren wastelands of Judea, where Satan tempted him for forty days. He ate nothing all that time and was very hungry. 3Satan said, “If you are God’s Son, tell…
take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? … for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.M ATTHEW 6:31…
told you, continue to believe firmly in the Lord Jesus Christ according to what I have just taught you, and act accordingly. Philippians 4:1 I urge Euodia and Syntyche to be reconciled with each…
according to the flesh, his fellow Jews, and chapter 10 begins in a similar vein. He says, Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. He is…
Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing List, and Link to online Simple Church Weekly Report Form (This is the Details Coordinator’s…
September, 1982. All that we need to know about God—in fact, all that we can ever know about God—is already revealed in Jesus Christ. And if we really want to understand humanity, this too is…
to accept Jesus. The Basic 8: Oatmeal Can, Connection Card envelopes, Post card invitation cards, Taco Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing
Salad sign up sheet, extra New Living Translation Bibles, Child Safety Poster (to post), Blessing List, and Link to online Simple Church Weekly Report Form (This is the Details Coordinator’s…
friends: This letter is from me, Paul, appointed by God to be Jesus Christ’s messenger; and from our dear brother Timothy. We are writing to all of you Christians there in Corinth and throughout…
5 5:1ff In Acts 5:1–8:3 we see both internal and external problems facing the early church. Inside, the church had dishonesty (5:1–11), greed (5:3), and administrative headaches (6:1–7…
needs an “encourager” because everyone needs encouragement at one time or another. However, the value of encouragement is often missed because it tends to be private rather than public. In…
blankets on him, he couldn’t keep warm. So his servants said to him, “We’re going to get a young virgin for our master the king to be at his side and look after him; she’ll get in bed with you…
2 Be United and Care for Each Other 1 Think about what we have in Christ: the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit,♦ and the mercy and…
Life of Jesus 1 Most Honorable Theophilus: Many others have tried to give a report of the things that happened among us to complete God’s plan. 2 What they have written agrees with what we…
I’m sick outline Luke 5:27–39 Message of Hope: Jesus invites you to follow Him, no matter how horrible your past has been. The Basic 8: Oatmeal Can, Connection Card envelopes, Post card…
good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to…
to die right, and live to tell about it (2) outline Romans 6:15–23 Message of Hope: God is stronger than Satan, but God will never force you to obey Him. Leader’s Tip: Caution! There may be…
going to end up in a pile of rubble.” 3 Later as he was sitting on Mount Olives, his disciples approached and asked him, “Tell us, when are these things going to happen? What will be the sign…
were all worshiping the Lord and fasting n for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen…
to report on the things that happened among us. 2 They have written the same things that we learned from others—the people who saw those things from the beginning and served God by telling…
to tell you what God’s Grace♦ has done in the churches in Macedonia.♦ 2 These believers have been tested by great troubles, and they are very poor. But their great joy caused them to be very…
To God’s chosen people who are away from their homes—people scattered all over the areas of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 2 God planned long ago to choose you and to make…
lean years (Gen. 41:27) appears to have an antecedent in Egyptian literature. A text called The Tradition of the Seven Lean Years in Egypt is attributed to pharaoh Djoser of the Third Dynasty…
Study of Romans 1:16 He had to be one of the gutsiest guys in all of history. This bow-legged, poor-sighted, little Jewish rabbi named Paul was ready to preach the gospel in Rome. Rome was…
of rushing waters and loud thunder. The sound I heard was like the music of harps being played. 3Then everyone sang a new song in front of the throne. They sang it in front of the four living…
God force his people to leave him?” Of course not. I myself am an Israelite.♦ I am from the family of Abraham,♦ from the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God chose the Israelites to be his people before…
the Messiah, pressured the Romans to arrest Paul and bring him to trial for treason and for causing rebellion among the Jews. Paul had appealed for his case to be heard by the emperor, and he was…
decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation. 2(This census was taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this…
Heals an Officer’s Servant (Mt. 8:5–13; Jn. 4:43–54) 1 Jesus finished saying all these things to the people. Then he went into Capernaum.♦ 2 In Capernaum there was an Army Officer.♦ He had a…
the actions and the privileges of citizenship, and we are to let our whole citizenship, our actions as citizens of the new Jerusalem, be such as becomes the gospel of Christ. Observe the…
has been lost to the church and needs to be recovered. The kingdom of God, which is critical to the church’s missional call, is at the heart of this lost message. According to Brian and others…
1 Luke Writes About Jesus’ Life 1 To Theophilus: Many have tried to give a history of the things that happened among us. 2 They have written the same things that we learned from others…
23 1 “Don’t tell lies against other people. If you are a witness in court, don’t agree to help a bad person tell lies. 2 “Don’t do something just because everyone else is doing it. If you…
Box to the tent which David had prepared for it and put it inside. Then they offered sacrifices and fellowship offerings to God. 2After David had finished offering the sacrifices, he blessed the…
Tell me this one thing: did you receive God’s Spirit by doing what the Law requires or by hearing the gospel and believing it? 3How can you be so foolish! You began by God’s Spirit; do you now want to
to bring them back to himself. This effort reaches a pivotal moment in Abraham’s story. God tells Abraham: Go out from your land and from your relatives, and from the house of your father, to…
28 REALIZING THE GREAT COST OF SALVATION GALATIANS 4:21–5:1 Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the…
Orderly Report 1 Many people have attempted to write about the things that have taken place among us. 2Reports of these things were handed down to us. There were people who saw these things for…
a list be made of everyone in the whole Roman world. 2It was the first time a list was made of the people while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be listed. 4…
people came down from Judea to Antioch. Here is what they were teaching the believers. “Moses commanded you to be circumcised,” they said. “If you aren’t, you can’t be saved.” 2But Paul and…
offerings and peace offerings to God. When David had completed the offerings of worship, he blessed the people in the name of God. Then he passed around to every one there, men and women…
Matthew 1–7 Foreword Editor’s Note Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Hermeneia Edition Translator’s Preface Reference Codes 1. Sources and Abbreviations 2. Text-Critical Sigla 3 …
to say to the people, he went to Capernaum. 2 There a Roman army officer’s valuable slave was sick and near death. 3 The officer had heard about Jesus and sent some Jewish leaders to him. They were to
church was established, and the Good News of salvation was spread throughout the world, even to the capital of the Roman Empire. Those preaching the Good News, though ordinary people with human…
The Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1–18) Jesus told another parable to his disciples. It begins: ‘There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.’ Right at the…
1ST CHAPTER Luke Writes to Theophilus 1 Many have attempted to write about what had taken place among us. 2 They received their information from those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of…
Church in America Matthew 5:10–12 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] “Blessed are you when men cast insults at…
as well as news that Martin Paxton had traveled north with the Colton family. His family was to have rooms in the upstairs quarters of Martin Paxton’s mercantile. Being one of the few…
The Gospel Goes to Rome The Gospel Goes to Rome When Paul wrote his letter to the church in Rome, he had not yet been there, but he had taken the gospel “from Jerusalem all the…
3However, it occurred to me that it would be well to recheck all these accounts from first to last and after thorough investigation to pass this summary on to you,b 4to reassure you of the…
them go to the paymaster’s window to get their weekly paycheck. These were men who were engaged in really hard labor. I noticed that it was like a parade from the paymaster’s office to the local…
lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. What should we be afraid of? Simply of limiting the Holy One of Israel due to unbelief (Psalm…
to be respected for his faith. He was a doubter, but his doubts had a purpose—he wanted to know the truth. Thomas did not idolize his doubts; he gladly believed when given reasons to do so…
River. Again crowds of people came to him. As usual, he taught them. 2Some Pharisees came to put him to the test. They asked, “Does the Law allow a man to divorce his wife?” 3“What did Moses…
Outreach to the Poor Moving as he does in a rich world, it is all the more striking that the poor and the needy are a special concern to Luke. Above all, he is concerned to warn the rich of the…
Bible’s Story Is Our Story—Biblical Narrative If you were to breakdown the biblical story into a narrative arc, like what you might do with the plot of a novel or a movie, here’s what it would…
at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.” Angels are God’s messengers their job is to talk. Yet in our text today, two angels were speechless. Why? They were not announcing His…
came to him to show him the Temple’s buildings. 2 He asked them, “Are you looking at these buildings? The fact is, they will be destroyed. Every stone will be thrown down to the ground…
collapsed to the sofa, absorbing Mama’s news about Granny. Pneumonia. Can’t travel to Brighton for the wedding. She truly had to give up everything. First the man she loved was telling her she…
7 7:2 The Festival of Shelters is described in Leviticus 23:33ff. This event occurred in October, about six months after the Passover celebration mentioned in John 6:2–5. The festival…
Call to Repentance 4 The Lord says, “People of Israel, if you want to turn, then turn back to me. If you are faithful to me and remove the idols I hate, 2it will be right for you to swear by my…
of one man to whom Jesus said, “Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you.” And the Scripture says, “He went throughout the whole city telling how much God…
Reaction to Creation: Idolatry (Romans 1:14–23) Melanchthon once observed that one who was ignorant in matters of grammar was perforce also ignorant in matters of theology (Ignotus in…
IF A VOICE could be a season, hers was springtime. “Hello,” she sang. “Thank you for calling.” I needed a kind welcome. The sky was pouring buckets of rain. Lightning had caused blackouts, and…
some men from Judea arrived and began to teach the believers that unless they adhered to the ancient Jewish custom of circumcision, they could not be saved. 2Paul and Barnabas argued and…
Twenty-five December 1864 “Can this really be the fourth Christmas that we’ve been at war?” Caroline wondered aloud. She’d awakened to the sound of bells ringing on Christmas morning at…
Touching a Dream News of York’s impending departure was hailed as blessed good fortune by all but Carolina. Watching her mother and father chatter on in rambling delight, Carolina saw her chances…
River. Again, crowds came to him. And Jesus taught them as he always did. 2 Some Pharisees1 came to Jesus and tried to trick him. They asked, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife?” 3…
DO WE HAVE A CHOICE WHETHER OR NOT TO DESIRE HAPPINESS? Augustine wrote in the fifth century, “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.”[1] Nearly 1,300 years later, the…
them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving…
Dear Theophilus: Many people have done their best to write a report of the things that have taken place among us. 2They wrote what we have been told by those who saw these things from the…
be decisive in determining whether one stands in the judgment of the Son of Man, Jesus. That is why Matthew put it at the beginning of his Gospel. A great arc reaches from its conclusion (7:13–27*…
Good News from a Far Country BY MRS. C. H. SPURGEON [Private and Confidential] “DEAR MR. EDITOR,” said a coaxing voice the other morning, “do you think you could find room in next month’s…
Other Blessing Malachi 3:10 Today, we are going to spend our time we will spend together studying God’s Word a little differently. Though it is not unusual for me to quote from a book during a…
saying all these things2 to the people who were there listening, he went to Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom he valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 When the centurion3…
Will Be Destroyed 24 As Jesus left the Temple and was walking away, his followers came up to show him the Temple’s buildings. 2 Jesus asked, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the…
Speech (10:34–43)* Luke introduces Peter’s speech with solemnity: “having opened his mouth” (compare Acts 8:35; 15:7). Peter’s speech proceeds in three stages: an introduction with the…
to test him. They asked, “Can a husband divorce his wife?” 3 Jesus answered them, “What command did Moses give you?” 4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to give his wife a written notice to…
9 I am an apostle, God’s messenger, responsible to no mere man. I am one who has actually seen Jesus our Lord with my own eyes. And your changed lives are the result of my hard work for him. 2If…
The Linguistic Relationship to Mark and Q The evangelist did not create many of the words of the Matthean preferred vocabulary; they are suggested by his sources. Examples of the influence the…
opened to see the fullness there is in Jesus for him, and having been made to long to appropriate that fullness to himself, is met with the assertion on the part of every teacher to whom he…
eating.2 The Holy Spirit3 said to them, “Give Barnabas and Saul to me to do a special work. I have chosen them for it.” 3 So they gave up eating and prayed. They laid their hands on4 Barnabas…
26th, 1876. “There is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.”—Psalm 130:4. This is good news; indeed, the best of news; and they will prize it most who are like the psalmist was when…
Tillich, working out their systems in their own ways and in their own language, are all telling us the stories of their lives, and if you press them far enough, even at their most cerebral…
Being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who…
it is the same Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then and still do now, for your faith is squarely built upon this wonderful message; 2and it is this Good News that saves you…
kept on weeping, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom my son, my son!” 5Then Joab went to the king’s room and said to him, “We saved your life today and the lives of your sons, your daughters, your…
Lydia figured to talk to her that night at dinner. After all, they would have to plan for the future. The baby would come sometime around Christmas, and Lydia wanted to be completely…
to come back, then come back to me. Throw away your Idol.♦ Don’t wander farther away from me. 2 If you do these things, you will be able to use my name to make a promise. You will be able to…
is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies. CHARLES JEFFERSON It was sacrifice enough for Brad Morris to travel all the way from Texas to attend his friends’ wedding in Las…
people came to him, and Jesus taught them as he always did. 2 Some Pharisees♦ came to Jesus and tried to make him say something wrong. They asked him, “Is it right for a man to divorce his…
congregation in Antioch was blessed with a number of prophet-preachers and teachers: Barnabas, Simon, nicknamed Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, an advisor to the ruler Herod, Saul. One…
Paul now returns to the problem at hand (lit., “therefore”). The setting is corporate worship. The tone is one of rebuke as he presents a fourfold call for peace. Prayers for public…
ESTHER 8 From Victims to Victors (In which the good news of a new law brings hope and joy) Haman was dead, but his murderous edict was still very much alive. Long after wicked people are…
For our gospel came not unto you in word only,” etc., (down to) “from the wrath to come.”—1 Thess. 1:5–10. A workman likes to see that he has been doing something. It is very dispiriting if…
and authority over every demon and power and authority to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to spread the message about God’s kingdom and to cure the sick. 3 He told them, “Don’t take anything…
to him, “John♦ taught his followers how to pray. Lord, teach us how to pray too.” 2 Jesus said to the followers, “This is how you should pray: ‘Father, we pray that your name will always be…
it, it was time to leave. Everyone said good-bye and shared hugs. “Holly, honey, it was so good to have you here with us. Please come back any time.” Ellie hugged her good-bye, followed by…
brought heavy frost. The aspen leaves that once shimmered brilliant gold and red were fading to a dull brown, whispering that winter wasn’t far behind. Crystal had settled into a comfortable…
Good News for the Oppressed 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to…
enjoys the blessings of peace and prosperity, it has much for which to be thankful. But with affluence and power come temptations to forget that God is the source of every good thing. We see…
4:7–14). It pictures the fullness of life with God and the eternal blessings that come when we believe in him and allow him to satisfy our spiritual thirst (see 22:17). 22:2 This tree of life is…
of James, and Salome, it was a sad Sabbath day indeed. The One in whom they believed, the One to whom they had clung, their Hero, their Leader, their Friend was no longer with them. It wasn’t a…
EIGHT But Not without Sacrifice To give thanks to Him for all things, is, indeed, a very difficult duty; for it includes giving thanks for trials of all kinds; for suffering and pain; for…
was a painful reminder that my circumstances needed to change. I was living in an oil tank on my parents’ farm. A small tank not being used to store oil, thankfully. And though this was my new…
the gentle urging of Jube, who refused to leave her side, she managed to drink it. Sara arrived while the doctor was giving strict orders for Emily to stay in bed for the next two weeks. Sara…
OF GOD God’s kingly rule or sovereignty. The Old Testament contains no references to the kingdom of God. However, in the Old Testament God is spoken of as ruling (for example, Pss. 47:2; 103…
him to pick out about twenty good dogs, and given the fact that the exploration team would soon be joining them, Jayce knew he needed to work hard to learn their handling. He also needed to help…
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. —Psalm 119:105 (New Living Translation) You have probably already noticed how frequently this book refers to verses from the Bible…
to summon Timothy to come to Paul in Rome. This becomes clear once we have read 4:9–13, 21. The situation here is different from that of the letter to Titus, which also ends with a summons to…
had shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with the Galatians, men came in who began to complicate the gospel. “Paul’s message is cool,” they said, “but not complete. In addition to believing on…
all of them good. I attempted gold mining, with some small success, and finally parlayed that into a legacy that I can pass on to my two treasures. While I had hoped to be able to send for you…
which we fear he is never likely to commit towards any good work. It may suffice us to say that our pages from month to month prove that our sympathies extend to every form of holy service in all…
to preach the gospel to you who are Rome also, for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”*…
is: 1. The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ activity in Israel. He, the Messiah of his people, who teaches them and heals them (4:23–9:35*), is opposed by Israel’s leaders…
January 2009, Number 1 features Jesus Is Not a Brand by Tyler Wigg-Stevenson Why it is dangerous to make evangelism another form of marketing Spiritual Formation Agenda by Richard Foster Three…
be feared of comin’ into the world any other way,’’ Kiara muttered. ‘‘Did you say something, Kiara?’’ Jasmine inquired. ‘‘Just commentin’ on the beauty of the child, ma’am. Lucky he is to be…
10 The story is told of Jesus’ return to heaven. After dying for the sins of humanity, He was greeted by the angel Gabriel. “An awesome thing You did, Lord,” Gabriel said. “Incredible! Does…
moral will of God as given to us throughout the Bible. It’s the law of God written on every human heart. It’s the standard by which each person will ultimately be judged.1 Our problem is that…
toward the fields, his legs feeling heavy, to survey what was left of his wheat. Normally this was his favorite time of day, with the quiet likened to the hush of a lover’s sigh. But not today…
because many friends like to know everything about the work, and also because hints may then be thrown out as to church work,—hints which may be useful to young ministers. On Thursday…
to definite numerical schemes. The number 3 appears to be the most important, but 2, 4, and 7 also play a certain role. Examples of texts consisting of three sections are 1:18–2:23*; 5–7…
and bark clung to his boots, leaving a trail on the floor. Ruby’s voice cut across the room. “You’re making a mess!” Without acknowledging his wife, he dropped the wood next to the stove and…
She did anything she could do to help him deal with the nightmares and the stress with which he was plagued. Over and over, she tried to show him the key to his existence, the golden key. Yet…
6 Galatians 6:1 (a) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness… Continuing his exposition on the practical application…
I’d like to think God relates to people the same way Santa Claus does. There are naughty people, who receive judgment and smiting, while nice people receive blessings and good gifts. God is…
Evening, January 8th, 1888. “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.”—Matthew 26:26. We are…
Kingdom was near at hand. The same thought was in the minds of all the people. They were ready to ask of John as of Jesus, “Is he the Messiah who will bring in the Kingdom?” Jesus’ deeds of…
Adversity A test of character. Mark 4:17 Angels To separate the evil people from those with God’s approval. Matthew 13:49 Happy when people turn to God and change the way they think and act. Luke…
to Kill Jesus (Mt. 26:1–5; Lk. 22:1–2; Jn. 11:45–53) 1 It was now only two days before the Passover♦ and the Festival of Unleavened Bread.♦ The leading priests and teachers of the law were trying to…
senator closed the drawer to his desk, sat in his leather chair, and shut his eyes. He longed for a good night’s sleep again, but felt quite sure that such a blessing was not in his immediate…
the Holy Spirit spoke. “Set apart Barnabas and Saul for me,” he said. “I have appointed them to do special work.” 3The prophets and teachers fasted and prayed. They placed their hands on…
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto men his uprightness: then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I…
both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Phil. 2:12–13) Paul tells believers to work out our own salvation. But he also stresses that God is the one at work in us for his good…
showed grace to the outcasts. In the next two, He gave peace to the troubled—the disciples in the storm and those tormented by demons. Now we will see peace extended once again to a man with a…
being disappointed in them all, she touched the Saviour’s garment and was healed immediately. She came behind him, for she did not wish to be seen. She said not a word: she had not the courage to…
them? Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. The impact of reading these two verses confirms the…
dies or, 2) when Jesus comes the second time. So, your door is still open. Encourage people to go beyond eating and drinking with Jesus and develop a seven-day a week, personal relationship…
is promised to the humble. All of the concluding clauses speak of promises rather than rewards.77 With this first promise Matthew sets brackets around all the Beatitudes (vv. 3*, 10*); the…
to Julie read The Paper Bag Princess. Julie gave Kate a curious look, and Kate sank lower on her cushion. She should have gone straight to work after Keith dropped her at home, but Darryl would be…
her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”—Luke 13:10–13. What blessed…
dreams and advised him to appoint a wise man to administer a savings plan during the seven years of plenty to provide for the nation during the seven years of drought to follow. Pharaoh followed…
GENESIS 23; 25:1–11 “A Time to Die” King Solomon said, “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth” (Ecc. 7:1). He did not say that death…
it impossible to cross. For three days, the travelers had waited impatiently, with several of the members trying to risk a crossing. The acts of bravery, however, were to no avail. The…
that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives: 8 Give thanks to Yahweh; call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. 9 Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His…
EIGHT Your Final Exam We’ll have all eternity to celebrate our victories, but only one short hour before sunset to win them. Robert Moffatt Imagine you’re in a high school classroom on a…
Saul to Paul. “Saul” means “requested One”—the man in demand. “Paul,” on the other hand, means “little.” Commentators are divided as to why Paul changed his name from “requested one” to…
18–35)* Many believers have had moments of doubt about Jesus. Is he who he claimed to be? Why does he not manifest his sovereignty more directly? How could such an unassuming ministry be the…
Fever Strikes Autumn rains finally came to break the heat of summer, but the dampness seemed to permeate everything, making it nearly as uncomfortable as the heat had. Carolina went about her…
Surveying Zechariah I. THE CALL TO REPENTANCE 1:1–6. The covenant promises are still in force, so Zechariah urges a wholehearted response to God, not a superficial response like the ones made by…
time might never come. Today would have to do. Henri must tell her family. She would insist on it. She put her brush down, but her hair continued to fly at the edges in the dry air. The loose…
when Sister Abigail comes and sits in the front pew beside me. I’m kind of afraid to ask, but I need to talk to her about a family matter. “Excuse me, Sister Abigail, can I … um, ask you…
Lord and where even being afraid of the Lord is healthy (in particular His purpose to judge all men). Isaiah 33:1–34:17 The fear of the Lord is our treasure and he will be the stability of your…
born in Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-7 Responding to the angel’s announcement, shepherds went to see Jesus. Luke 2:8-20 They circumcised Jesus and presented him to the Lord. Luke 2:21-24 Simeon prophesied…
I had an opportunity to travel to Rome, Italy, and while I was there I visited the ancient Colosseum. It was an awesome architectural structure, and it was quite thrilling to see a place that, as…
days, and Ia shall be betrayed and crucified.” 3At that very moment the chief priests and other Jewish officials were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas the high priest, 4to discuss ways of…
be done decently and in order” (1 Cor. 14:40) is a basic principle for the conduct of the ministry of the church. Apparently, young Timothy was having some problems applying this principle to…
seemed slim. Piper was ready to give up on the whole thing, as Nick and Allison had already given up. They hoped the firewalls that Chase put in would help to prevent such thefts in the…
to celebrate her death? Only Jillian Parks. Age thirty-six. Stricken with breast cancer. Given six weeks to live. Rachelle had marveled over that decision since receiving the invitation to…
called the Twelve and gave them authority and power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God’s kingdom and heal the sick. He said, “Don’t…
Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. Saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear…
what with Sophia being away on a mystery date. She’d had a couple of those lately but wouldn’t spill the beans about who she was seeing. I secretly wondered if she hesitated to introduce him…
prophecy surfaced with some frequency. One finds evidence of the problem in 1 John (2:18–27*; 4:1–6*), the Gospel of Mark (9:38–40*; 13:5–6*, 21–23*), the Pastoral Epistles (Titus 1:10–16*, esp…
Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The…
to the Students at Loma Linda, Calif. April 5, 1910. By Mrs. E. G. White Luke 13: “And behold there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could…
Good News from a Far Country BY MRS. C. H. SPURGEON. (Continued from page 62.) “ON Monday evening, Jan. 14, tea and public meetings were held in the Flinders-street Baptist church to bid farewell to…
13 Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, 2-3where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat and taught from it while the people listened on the beach. He…
be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”—Luke 24:47.* This verse is among our Lord’s last words to his disciples just before he left them to return to heaven. He wished to…
to have forgotten how to smile. His clipped voice made her sit straighter, wishing she had remained standing in spite of his invitation to sit. If she sat any closer to the edge of the chair, she’d be
under the law, ²8 Simeond took him in his arms and praised God, saying, to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know ²⁹ “Master, now you are dismissing…
under the law, ²8 Simeond took him in his arms and praised God, saying, to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know ²⁹ “Master, now you are dismissing…
to see some of the city’s wealthiest families, their clothes threadbare, trying to sell their jewelry and other valuables in order to eat.We still had some of Daddy’s gold, but it did little good…
and not to be followed as Christ was. But here he expressly says what no man like Paul would ever say unless moved of the Holy Spirit, for he was modest, and by no means anxious to push…
its heart world evangelization. We have from our Lord a mandate to proclaim the good news of God’s love and forgiveness to everyone, making disciples, baptizing, and teaching all peoples. Jesus…
they run thus: “The light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.” This is the form given to my text in the Revised Version, and I shall follow it, because it, word for word, follows the…
he’d preached at Mt. Pleasant. That could just be because it was summer and the early hay had been cut and the crops had been laid by. Or it could be the work he’d been doing in the church field…
summer’s heat, leaving the men groaning when the sun reappeared. It was no one’s idea of a good day to drill soldiers, least of all Ethan’s. He knew the men hated marching in the heat. Their dark…
they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do the work to which I have called them.” 3 They fasted and prayed, placed their…
4:1). The “news” that spread about Jesus and the fact that “everyone praised him” (v. 15) are the first of several observations Luke makes about public response to Jesus ministry (cf…
My Defender God Defends Me Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. (Ps. 119:154) We are in a battle, and we have an Enemy. We live in a broken world…
Neglected Duty HE who wrote this paper prays God to give it his blessing, and begs the reader to afford it a thoughtful perusal. Mr. Rothwell, surnamed by the godly of his day the Rough Hewer…
being laid upon cloth. It pleased Sarah that her father was consistent about helping Naomi set the table and clean up after meals. She didn’t think men, even the most considerate ones, noticed to…
glanced out on her way to the front door. “Oh! It’s the curator from San Antonio, the one who’s going to revamp our museum. I’d completely forgotten that she was supposed to arrive over the…
16 Surprising as it may be, Jesus said more about money than about any other single subject. Fully one-sixth of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke deal with money—as do twelve of the…
ON THE FIRST BOOKEND “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” LUKE 19:10 On an actual bookshelf, once a bookend is set in place, it tends to stay put. The same is true with our…
run into a limit and, well, someone in the community has to go. If there is only so much room on the boat and we can’t take everyone, who is more valuable? Miller specifically shares a story…
leaned back in his chair, his thin face weary. “Been too much of this lately. Not sure I want to stand for reelection.” He tugged at a corner of his drooping moustache. “How d’you suppose the…
To deny either one is to bear false witness to Christ. Because the relation between language and reality is much debated today, it is important to state clearly what we mean by what we say. To…
the king is crying and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the joy of victory turned to sadness for everyone. It was a very sad day because the people heard, “The king is mourning for his son…
two letters counting the brief note included from Mr. Clay—Julia immediately carried them to the privacy of her room. She settled into her chair and picked up the first page of Fiona’s…
and onto store shelves, none of us could afford to buy any. But Sally had the latest copy of Godey’s Lady’s Book, and we were doing our best to remake our clothes in the newest styles. “Well…
Testament continues Israel’s history of salvation with the new covenant people of the Messiah. To reveal the conclusion of redemptive history, God gave His people the Apocalypse of John, “the…
of a … son has a direct effect on the emotional health of his parents. Every son may turn out to be a Paul (a wise son) or a Judas (a foolish son), with all that means by way of joy or grief. 10…
When David’s time to die approached, he charged his son Solomon, saying, “I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you—be strong; show what you’re made of! Do what God tells you. Walk in the…
was making lists with Mamma, getting ready for her wedding in a month. Anna had been too busy to help with selling potatoes and apples this year. But she and Nathaniel King were planning on…
The Ascension of Christ1 “While he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven” (Luke 24:51) Beloved in Christ Jesus, the wise men of this world divide all created things…
as you know, for everyone to be as happy as he can. C. S. Lewis Perhaps you’ve been waiting for this chapter to arrive, wondering, When am I going to get to the good news? We’ve said the…
we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”—2 Corinthians 5:20.* So, then, there is war between man and God. It seems preposterous that man should be in arms against his God, but it…
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The trip home was made with Grandma Lenora chattering all the way. I’d never seen her so happy or so excited. As we rounded the turn on Sunset just past the Beverly…
claim to believe the special truths for this time. They are watching to see wherein their life and conduct represent Christ. By humbly and earnestly engaging in the work of doing good to all…
cannot be better commenced than by the insertion of a loving epistle, written by Dr. Alexander Fletcher, before Mr. Spurgeon’s marriage. He added this postscript, and sent it on to the lady…
everyone away from me!” No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers. 2 But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it. 3 Joseph said to…
Why do I have to take her? Why can’t Brune?” Michael Reardon had never seen Mitch Dennehy quite this agitated. He wondered if he was once again disengaging himself from some lovesick girl who…
yet to be substantiated by their own research. So, too, Paul makes the point that people innately and intuitively know they are sinners. Not the Surgeon General, but the Great Physician tells us…
the Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the fol- news about him throughout that district. ³² After they had gone away, a demoniac who lowing…
the Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the fol- news about him throughout that district. ³² After they had gone away, a demoniac who lowing…
to the nations who surround you when Ezk 5:15 834 for you will have those who escaped Ezk 6:8 6412a “Then those of you who escape will Ezk 6:9 6412a “He who is far off will die by the Ezk 6:12 7350…
in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.” (KJV) It is natural for most people to rejoice when good things happen to them, but the…
1:1-4Ref — Ac 1:1 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled1 among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the firsta were…
of God’s intent to redeem fallen man, He has appointed a “Seed” that would accomplish the task (Gen. 3:15). That “Seed of the woman” fulfilled in Jesus Christ, was destined to become the “Seed…
6 2 Chronicles 29:18–31:10 18 Then they went inside to King Hezekiah and said, “We have cleansed the whole temple of the Lord, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table…
away. The chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for a clever way to arrest Jesus. They wanted to kill him. 2“But not during the Feast,” they said. “The people may stir up…
by the REV. C. H. SPURGEON, at the music hall, royal surrey gardens. “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into…
The New Park Street Pulpit Sermons, Vol. IV, p 193 (298 times)
This concludes the Logos Bible Software Search result
© 2024 Faithlife. All rights reserved.
Posts
.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/quality,q_70/resize,m_mfit,w_350,h_350/format,webp)
No comments:
Post a Comment