Acts 1:12-26 (Part 4)
After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…
Read MoreMark 1:9-13 (Part 5)
The baptism of Jesus is a moment of divine affirmation—the heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks words of love and approval. Yet, immediately after this glorious event, Jesus is driven into the wilderness, facing trials and temptations. This passage in Mark 1:9-13 presents a powerful picture of the Christian journey: moments of…
Read MoreApril 13 | Hold Your Tongue
Proverbs 10:19 (NET), “When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.” In a recent study, it was discovered that most people say around 16,000 words a day. Some on the low end say as little as 750 words, with others saying as much as 47,000 words in one…
Read MoreLesson 1: Offerings Come After the Tithe.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Malachi 3:8, “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you? “In tithes and offerings.” Main Points JEWISH OFFERINGS: God gave the Jewish people many different ways to give offerings for various reasons but they…
Read MoreApril 12 | Love Covers All
Proverbs 10:12, “Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” If you had a choice to choose how people would always treat you, either with love or hate, which one would you pick? Love. Why? Everyone loves love. Even people who hate, like those in gangs or terrorist groups, still choose to love…
Read MoreApril 11 | Lazy Hands vs. Diligent Hands
Proverbs 10:4, “Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” King Solomon in the above proverb is contrasting the difference between poverty and wealth. The poor man, in general, is said to be poor because he or she has “lazy hands” and the wealthy are rich, generally speaking, because they have “diligent…
Read MoreApril 10 | Lust
Proverbs 6:25, “Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.” In the first nine chapters of Proverbs, King Solomon contrasts the call of wisdom to the temptation of the adulteress woman (Proverbs 2:16-22, 5:1-23, 6:23-35 & 7:1-27). Solomon mentions many of the devastating consequences of adultery.…
Read MoreApril 9 | Seven Things The Lord Hates
Proverbs 6:16-19, “16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs…
Read MoreApril 8 | Guard Your Heart
Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” I had the honor of growing up in a Christian home with godly parents. Both of my parents set a great example of love and faithfulness to the Lord. A saying from my Dad that has always impacted my life is,…
Read MoreApril 7 | Wisdom is Supreme
Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Did you know that God’s wisdom has an answer for every problem you face in life? By definition, “wisdom is the application of knowledge” and “understanding is the ability to comprehend truth.” Wisdom and understanding go hand in hand because…
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