Mar. 1 | Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Luke 11:1, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” The disciples wanted Jesus to teach them how to pray because they had seen His consistent prayer life and wanted to be close to…
Read MoreFeb. 28 | The Promise of Deliverance
Psalm 72:12, “For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.” The Bible promises God will deliver and rescue all those who call on Him, especially the needy and those who have no one to help. However, today we are witnessing the greatest slaughter of Christians around the…
Read MoreFeb. 27 | The Promise of Wisdom
James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” Since becoming a Christian, have you ever said the following things to describe life’s hardships? “Man, I’ve got some big financial problems.” “My wife and I are having marriage…
Read MoreFeb. 26 | The Promise of a Blessed Nation
Proverbs 14:34, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” In the U.S., we have a saying, “God bless America.” I love this statement and the heritage that comes with it, because it reminds us of the many godly people who came to this country and implored God’s blessings upon it. Our…
Read MoreFeb. 25 | The Promise of Salvation for All
1 Timothy 2:4, “…who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” What would you say if I told you there are actually some Christians who believe God doesn’t love the whole world? They believe He only loves the elect; the ones He chooses and doesn’t really want all…
Read MoreMark 1:1-8 (Part 5)
Mark starts the gospel with a bold declaration that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and immediately introduces John the Baptist, fulfilling prophecy as the voice crying in the wilderness. John preaches a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, preparing the way for the One mightier than himself, who will baptize…
Read MoreActs 1:1-5 (Part 5)
We begin our journey in the history of the church with the final words of Jesus to His disciples before His ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke recounts how Jesus, after His resurrection, spent 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God. He instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit, who…
Read MoreFeb. 24 | The Promise of Reigning with Christ
2 Timothy 2:12, “if we endure, we will also reign with him…” Did you know that one day Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth and reign for a thousand years with His people? It is called the “Millennial Reign of Christ,” foretold by John, in Revelation 20:1-6. John wrote, “Blessed and holy are those who…
Read MoreFeb. 23 | The Promise of Forgiveness
1 John 2:1-2, “1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense –Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for…
Read MoreLesson 8: The Tithe Must Be a Priority.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Genesis 4:2-5, “2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord.…
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