Category Archives: Christian

2-18-21 Romans 8:37 (niv) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Satan is doing everything in his power to defeat and destroy us (Rom 8:28).Paul says we are MORE than conquers.How, in the midst of Rom 8:38 can we consider ourselve conquerers?Simple, through the power of Jesus,Continue reading “Romans 8:37”

2-17-21 Mark 6:34 (niv) “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd” How do we see people?As Christians we should see people as Jesus does, as PRECIOUS but lost and needing a Savior.Learning to see others as Jesus does is a signContinue reading “Mark 6:34”

2-16-21 Ecc 7:11-12 (niv) Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it. “The major lesson from Ecclesiastes is that the wisdom Solomon is promoting is indeedContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 7:11-12”

2-15-21 Psalm 119:66 (net) Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. Discernment here, is that by which we determine the moral quality of things, or decide what is right or wrong; wise or foolish; good or evil (Barnes).If we can’t discern between good and evil and truth orContinue reading “Psalm 119:66”

2-14-21 Matt 6:34 (isv) So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. When we are being crushed in tumultuous times we quickly become self-centered.“God wants us to get our mind off ourselves and onto Him because He is our rock and refuge in timesContinue reading “Matthew 6:34”

2-13-21 1 Thess 2:4 (nlt) For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. “The Gospel; which is of great worth and value, a rich treasure, and of the last importance; which toContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2:4”

2-12-21 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/Rw-jAUtV6f74DEmgSe2hRin3fTO6C9xlpD4Glr5oE7bO02zITWhadzeN0UkdzccVE4Gf8dFR-payV_BesddurCLSLsP7 Psalm 25:9-10 (isv) He will guide the humble to justice; he will teach the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD lead to gracious love and truth for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. In this Psalm God requires of us 3 things:1. Instead of demanding that God doContinue reading “Psalm 25:9-10”

2-11-21 http://jesusfreak5000.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/8/7/22877252/653698875.gif Rom 12:11 (niv) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. “The word “fervor” is usually applied to water, or to metals so heated as to bubble, or boil. It hence is used to denote ardor, intensity, or as we express it, a GLOW, meaning intense zeal” (Barnes).“DoContinue reading “Romans 12:11”

2-10-21 Matt 9:38 (isv) … So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. We are the workers God is using to promote His kingdom (1 Thess 5:5).With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will open doors for us to be a witness for Him, we can shine ourContinue reading “Matthew 9:38”

2-9-21 Gal 5:23 (isv) gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. The definition of Meekness (gentleness) is the outcome of true humility, the bearing towards others which results from a lowly estimate of ourselves (Rom 12:3) “Expositor’s Greek Testament”.Basically, if we truly “love our neighbors”, we are to respect everyone’s choices whetherContinue reading “Galatians 5:23”

2-8-21 https://scandiabiblechurch.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/Listening-to-God.jpg Matt 7:24 (isv) Therefore, everyone who listens to these messages of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock. Why is it so important to listen to God’s message?Because God’s summons comes to those who listen to and believe in the message, andContinue reading “Matthew 7:24”

2-7-21 John 16:13 (isv) Yet when the Spirit of Truth comes, he’ll guide you into all truth. He won’t speak on his own accord, but he’ll speak whatever he hears and will declare to you the things that are to come. One benefit of having the Holy Spirit in you is that He is constantlyContinue reading “John 16:13”

2-6-21 Gal 3:5 (isv) Does God supply you with the Spirit and work miracles among you because you do the actions (works) of the Law or because you believe what you heard (Gospel)? It is only because of our faith in Jesus that we have the Holy Spirit within us, not our works (Titus 3:5).NoContinue reading “Galatians3:5”

2-5-21 Jeremiah 15:19 (nlt) If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. Everyone sins.So, when you fall down, get discouraged and feel far from God, simply come back to God and He will erase your sin and make you whole again (Psalm 51:7-12, 37:24, 32:1, 23:3, IsaContinue reading “Jeremiah 15:19”

2-4-21 1 John 5:12 (net) And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Eternity with God. What an awesome gift! And, it is so easy to get, all we have to do is believe in His son and ask Jesus to forgive our sins (JohnContinue reading “1 John 5:12”

2-3-21 Rom 8:13-14 (net) …for if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. There are two fundamentally opposed ways that weContinue reading “Rom 8:13-14”

2-2-21 Isa 40:31 (esv) …but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. To “wait”, as used here, means to wait EXPECTANTLY.This “waiting” does not imply inactivity, or want of personal exertion;Continue reading “Isaiah 40:31”

2-1-21 Psalm 115:11-12a, (nlt) All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield. The LORD remembers us and will bless us. Why is it so hard for us to TRUST an almighty God who cares so very much for us (1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 9:10, 55:23, Matt 6:25,Continue reading “Psalm 115:11-12a”

1-31-21 Matt 5:16 (niv) Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” How do we shine our light?By using the gifts, talents and abilities that God has given us to help others (Matt 7:12, 1 Peter 2:12, 3:9, Phil 2:14-15, Pro 4:18, Jude 1:23).NotContinue reading “Matthew 5:16”

1-30-21 Psalm 28:7 (net) The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude. Are we always grateful to God for all He does in our lives? (Rev 5:9).After all, Jesus has promised toContinue reading “Psalm 28:7”

1-29-21 Mark 10:15-16 (net) I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” 16 After he took the children in his arms, he placed his hands on them and blessed them. Taking them in His arms and blessing them is exactly what Jesus wantsContinue reading “Mark 10:15-16”

1-28-21 Psalm 94:19 (nlt) When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Everyone has doubts. That’s because we are only human and our weaknesses can be easily plagued by doubts (Matt 14:29-31, 28:17, Luke 24:36-38, Acts 2:36.  It is not the doubt that is so bad: it is what youContinue reading “Psalm 94:19”

1-26-21 2 Chron 16:9a (niv) For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. If we were conscious of God’s eyes watching us would our behavior be different?What does it mean to be “FULLY COMMITTED” to God?Simply put, we give God everything we areContinue reading “2 Chronicles 16:9a”