August 29 | Are We Living in the End Times?
Matthew 24:42, “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” According to the Bible we have been living in the end times since the Day of Pentecost (approximately 33 AD). Peter made this clear when he preached his first sermon that day, from the prophecy of Joel found in…
Read MoreAugust 28 | What Does the Bible Teach About Physical Health?
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” The Bible teaches us to treat our bodies as the temple…
Read MoreAugust 27 | How Can I Overcome Setbacks?
Romans 8:37, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” We overcome our setbacks in the Christian life by trusting in God’s promises, relying on the Holy Spirit and finding comfort in His love for us. Tests and trials shouldn’t be strange or come as a surprise to the…
Read MoreAugust 26 | What Kind of Friends Should I Have?
Proverbs 18:24, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” You should choose godly friends that truly love you and are reliable. The Bible warns that choosing the wrong kind of friends can lead to trouble. King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 13:20, “a companion…
Read MoreActs 2:1-41 (Part 2, Babylon or Pentecost)
ACTS 2:1-17 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest…
Read MoreMark 1:16-20 (Part 3, Disciples vs Consumers)
MARK 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19…
Read MoreAugust 25 | How Much Stuff is Enough?
1 Timothy 6:17, “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” You can own and enjoy as much as you desire as long as…
Read MoreAugust 24 | What Is God’s Purpose for Money?
Deuteronomy 8:18, “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” God’s purpose for money is to give you resources to provide for your family, the church and help the needy. Oftentimes…
Read MoreLesson 6: Stewards are to be Wise.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Luke 14:42-44, “42 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? 43 It will be good for that servant…
Read MoreAugust 23 | What Career Path Should I Take?
Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” You should choose the career that God leads you to have and work diligently as unto the Lord. The Bible is full of examples of people who served God in various careers. In the Old…
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