12-29-20 Psalm 16:2 (isv) I told the LORD, “You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you. As David is sayng here, nothing we do apart from God has any value in God’s eyes (Job 22:2, Gal 6:8).Everything we have comes from God (Jas 1:17, 1 Cor 4:7).This is why we should beContinue reading “Psalm 16:2”
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Psalm 124:8
12-28-20 Psalm 124:8 (isv) Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth. The very name of Jesus is above ALL other names (Phil 2:9, Rev 1:8) we merely need to call on His name to be saved (Rom 10:13, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, 1 Tim 2:5).This is theContinue reading “Psalm 124:8”
1 John 3:18
12-27-20 1 John 3:18 (isv) Little children, we must stop expressing love merely by our words and manner of speech; we must love also in action and in truth. All talk and no show does not impress God.If our love is only in word then it is not from the heart (Jas 2:14, Matt 7:26)Continue reading “1 John 3:18”
2 Corinthians 13:5
12-26-20 2 Corinthians 13:5 (nkjv) Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified “God intends for us to discover the reality of our nature. Of course, it is impossible to fathom it entirely, but we canContinue reading “2 Corinthians 13:5”
Romans 14:1
12-25-20 Romans 14:1 (net) Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions. The Bible tells us not to engage in arguments. How can we do this?Here are three suggestions:1: Don’t compare yourself to others (Rom 12:3, 12:16),2: don’t judge the other person (Matt 7:1),3:. andContinue reading “Romans 14:1”
Colossians 3:5
12-24-20 Colossians 3:5 (kjv) Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Why does God equate these behaviors to IDOLATRY?“The actual mechanics of the process begin when the individual creates an idol in his mind in order to get something: a spouse,Continue reading “Colossians 3:5”
Mark 9:24
12-23-20 Mark 9:24 (isv) With tears flowing, the child’s father at once cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief!” Do Christians doubt?Of course they do.With satan’s relentless onslaughts against us doubts are inevitable.So, how do we handle these doubts?The best way would be to study God’s word and memorize certain verses (Psalm 1:2, 119:11,Continue reading “Mark 9:24”
Mark 13:37
12-22-20 Mark 13:37 (nkjv) And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch! The word “watch” in the Greek is in the imperative tense.It is a command!We are to keep our spiritual clothes clean.We are to keep our character pure by constantly being focused on God and not the world (Rom 8:4-6, 12:11,Continue reading “Mark 13:37”
Galatians 6:2
12-21-20 Galatians 6:2 (kjv) Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. What is the law of Christ? To love your neighbor (Matt 22:39, Lev 19:18, Rom 13:9).What does it mean to “carry each other’s burdens”?Simply to help those in need.You can do this in several ways: byContinue reading “Galatians 6:2”
Matthew 7:21
12-20-20 Matt 7:21(isv) Not everyone who keeps saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will get into the kingdom from heaven, but only the person who keeps doing the will of my Father in heaven. Christianity is sometimes referred to as “a mile wide but an inch deep”.This is because of the evil that was allowed toContinue reading “Matthew 7:21”
Exodus 32:7
12-19-20 Exodus 32:7 (kjv) And the LORD said to Moses, “Go, get down! For your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves. It’s incredible that humans are still doing the very same thing today that the israelites did millenia ago.“People create gods in their own image.They interpret God accordingContinue reading “Exodus 32:7”
Proverbs 1:20-21
12-18-20 Proverbs1:20-21(nheb) Wisdom (God) calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares. She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words: God is calling to everyone. (1 tim 2:4, titus 2:11, ps 19:1, 49:1-3). If they listen they can beContinue reading “Proverbs 1:20-21”
1 John 2:15
12-17-20 1John 2:15 (isv) Stop loving the world and the things that are in the world. If anyone persists in loving the world, the Father’s love is not in him.This world has nothing to offer God’s children (Matt 16:26).in fact, the phrase “the world” is used metaphorically to refer to evil. the Biblical definition ofContinue reading “1 John 2:15”
Luke 13:11
12-16-20 Luke 13:11 (net) and a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten herself up completely. She probably had what we call severe scoliosis.She was completely unable to look up.God is using this case as a metaphor for what sin doesContinue reading “Luke 13:11”
Matthew 20:28
12-15-20 Matt 20:28 (isv) That’s the way it is with the Son of Man (Jesus). He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people. Jesus set the example of generosity and service that His followers are expected to apply to their lives (PhilContinue reading “Matthew 20:28”
2 Timothy 2:15
12-14-20 2 Tim 2:15 (kjv) – Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. We can’t just attend church once a week and expect to produce fruit: we are expected to work and study God’s word (2 Peter 1:5-8, 1:10, 3:24, 1Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:15”
Proverbs 24:30
12-13-20 Pro 24:30 (isv) I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person. 31 There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed. Physical laziness we know and understand: but what about spiritual laziness? We need to be working continuouslyContinue reading “Proverbs 24:30”
1 TIMOTHY 1:15
12-12-20 1 Timothy 1:15 (niv). – Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. There is a story that The London Times posed a question to readers at the turn of the twentieth century, “What’s wrong with the world?” One response in particular has endured in its brief brilliance.Continue reading “1 TIMOTHY 1:15”
Matthew 20:26
12-11-20 Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, Matthew 20:26 (nlt). As Christians we are to follow Jesus’ example and become more like Him (John 13:15, Matt 11:29, 1 Peter 2:21, Phil 2:5, 1 John 2:6).This means we are to assume a servants attitude (Matt 20:28, 10:24, 23:11): which meansContinue reading “Matthew 20:26”
Hebrews 10:25
12-10-20 not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near. Heb 10:25 (net)” …but to exhort each other to greater diligence in attending there, especially since they might observe that a time of great tribulation wasContinue reading “Hebrews 10:25”
Hebrews 1:3
12-9-20 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Heb 1:3 (nkjv). Here “express image” comes from the Greek wordContinue reading “Hebrews 1:3”
Psalm 61:3
12-8-20 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger. Psalm 61:3 (isv) When satan attacks, upon whose strength will you rely: God’s, man’s or your own? (Psalm 18:2, 27:1, 105:4, Pro 3:5, 18:10, 28:26). Let these verses help you to chooseContinue reading “Psalm 61:3”
2 Timothy 2:24
12-7-20 A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, 2 Tim 2:24 (isv) Trying to force people’s blind eyes open so they can see truth by pounding them with the Bible never works since only God can make blind eyes see (Matt 9:29-30,Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:24”
1 Timothy 6:11
12-6-20 But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness 1 Tim 6:11 (isv). These are the attributes that make us Christ-like (Matt 11:29, John 13:15, Rom 12:2, 1 Thess 1:6). 😇 without which we have no relationship with Jesus (Matt 7:23)!Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:11”
2 Timothy 2:25
12-5-20 and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth, 2 Tim 2:25 (isv) Remember, when people choose to believe a lie they can’t see truth because satan has blinded their eyes (2 Tim 2:26). Our gentle response may encourageContinue reading “2 Timothy 2:25”
