Feb. 15 | The Promise of Peace
John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” I love the fact that Jesus didn’t promise a world without trouble but promised peace in the midst of trouble; otherwise we’d think He lied…
Read MoreFeb. 14 | The Promise of Strength
Isaiah 40:31, “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” The above passage is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. I love it so much because it speaks directly to…
Read MoreFeb. 13 | The Promise of Never Being Alone
Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” In the Old Testament, God promised His people that although they were going to face many enemies and hardships, He was never going to leave…
Read MoreFeb. 12 | The Promise of Joy
Psalms 126:5-6, “5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.” The above verse is not a lighthearted answer to your hurts, but a timeless promise, based upon the very nature of God…
Read MoreFeb. 11 | The Promise of Love
Psalms 23:6, “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23 is the most famous Psalm in the world because of its powerful imagery and the extraordinary comfort it brings. It starts out with the powerful phrase, “The Lord…
Read MoreFeb. 10 | The Promise of Hope
1 Peter 1:3, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Today, we face unprecedented violence, global catastrophes and despair with every news report. However God, the Father, promised,…
Read MoreActs 1:1-5 (Part 3)
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 MoreMark 1:1-8 (Part 3)
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 MoreFeb. 9 | The Promise of Faith
Romans 10:17 (KJV), “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Have you ever lost your faith? Maybe there was a situation you faced, it didn’t go the way you prayed and, afterward, you didn’t have the same kind of faith in God that you did before? Well, never fear. God’s…
Read MoreLesson 6: God Curses Those Who Don’t Tithe.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Malachi 3:8-9, “8 ‘Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me.” Main Points NOT TITHING…
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