Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity. Cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2 WEB This psalm of David is consistent with so much of his writing. While so many might consider that there is a difference between the nature of God in the Old Testament and the New Testament, David’s psalms give insight into...
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 WEB God made each of us with a purpose in mind. We are his workmanship.Paul teaches in the tenth verse of the second chapter of Ephesians that God created the...
Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. Romans 15:7 WEB Emulating the life of service commanded by our lord Jesus Christ, Paul begins chapter fifteen of his letter to the Romans stating that those who are strong ought to bear the burdens of the weak....
So, the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! James 3:5 WEB God himself spoke the heavens and the earth into esistence and Jesus Christ is the Word of God. Considering this, we begin to understand the tremendous power of words....
For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? For what will a man give in exchange for his life? Mark 8:36-37 WEB Chapter eight of Mark’s gospel begins with Jesus miraculously feeding a multitude of around four thousand people with seven loaves of bread and a few...
Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you...
But the humble shall inherit the land and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalm 37:11 WEB Psalm 37 which mentions humble people delighting themselves in the abundance of peace is an alphabetic acrostic psalm written by King David. In its modern form in the bible, it is numbered...
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 WEB This simple statement is part of Paul’s introduction of his first letter to the church in Corinth. He opens his letter describing the grace of God. Paul discusses salvation...
Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 WEB Of all the churches...
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 WEB As Christians we are called to follow the example of Jesus. Jesus teaches his disciples to give freely. In Matthew 10:8, Christ says, “Heal the...
The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 KJV This psalm of David was most likely written to celebrate returning the ark of the covenant to the city of David, Jerusalem. With these words, David affirms the first verse of scripture in...
and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. Ephesians 4:24 WEB In chapter four of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul begins focusing on unity and maturity in the body of Christ. He then shifts to instructions for Christian living. In...
