Romans 3
In this chapter Paul makes the case that all are under sin and proven to be evil by the law (both Jew and Gentile). Likewise, all can be redeemed, justified, and forgiven by having faith in Jesus. ROMANS 3 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in…
Read MoreMatthew 2: They Bowed Down and Worshipped Him
May we be like the wisemen who were willing to suffer the loss of everything to worship Jesus! MATTHEW 2 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of…
Read MoreRomans 2
Today in this chapter we learn how God will judge those who are under the law and those without the law. And how both groups are saved when they, “by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life” (v. 7). ROMANS 2 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who…
Read MoreMatthew 1: He Will Save His People From Their Sins
As Christians we should never tire of hearing about the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:5-11). May we always remember why God the Son came in the flesh- to take away the sins of His people. More on the book of Matthew here. MATTHEW 1 1 This is…
Read MoreMental Illness vs. Suicide
In light of another pastor of a megachurch (6,000 members) committing suicide I thought it would be good to offer more biblical and medical insight to the issue in hopes that people will spread the word and help bring an end to this epidemic (over 33% increase in the last 12 years). Mental illness is…
Read MoreJoel: I Will Pour Out My Spirit
Today is the day for the prophecy of Joel to be fulfilled. May we all be filled with the Holy Spirit and power to be witnesses for Jesus! JOEL 2:28-32 28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. [Isaiah 44:3] Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young…
Read MoreDaniel: We Have Sinned and Done Wrong
God has made a way for us to be blessed and delivered from the consequences of our own evil acts; repentance. May all of us confess our personal sins and national sins to God so that the blood of Jesus might cleanse us and make us clean. Paul wrote of the great benefit of godly…
Read MoreRomans 1
Begin the journey with us through the book of Romans, verse by verse! INTRODUCTION Author: Paul the Apostle Date of Writing: Around A.D. 57 Place of Writing: At Corinth in Gaius’ house (Romans 16:23) Theme: The Gospel (Romans 1:16) Occasion: Paul is writing a letter to the Jewish and Gentile Christians living in Rome to…
Read MoreEzekiel: I Have Made You a Watchman
Every Christian is called to be a watchman like Ezekiel and warn the world about God’s judgment that is coming soon! Jesus said in Revelation 22:12-13, “12 Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and…
Read MoreDavid: Ask Me for the Nations
As we start the new year we declare we will follow the command of Jesus in Matthew 6:33 and seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness; believing that when we do we will see heaven come to earth! PSALM 2 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth…
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