1. God has given you freedom to make choices. Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along …
Questions for the new year: How can I make better choices? How can I enjoy better health? How can I deepen my relationship with God? How can I improve my relationships with others? Jesus is our example. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years …
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every …
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been …
The giver of Christmas gave Himself to honor us with His presence. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who …
The Giver of Christmas was motivated by His love. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 The Giver of Christmas was influenced by His grace. For God so loved the world that he gave …
1. The foundation of unity. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There …
Old Testament expressions of gratitude in worship. Personal and National deliverance. I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you. Psalm 35:18 (Read Psalm 35) …but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. 8 In God we make our boast all day long, …
1. Christ’s followers are called to be on His mission. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be …
1. The controversy of the early church: Christ, plus works, equals salvation? Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and …